Reduced Workload Arrangement Sample Clauses

Reduced Workload Arrangement. (a) Any full-time continuing Employee may apply to the Employer for status as a reduced-load continuing Employee for a specified time period under a reduced workload arrangement. (b) Applications for a reduced workload arrangement must be made in writing at least six (6) months before any reduced workload arrangement is to take effect, with a copy to the Union. Subject to operational requirements, applications will not be unreasonably denied. (c) An application made less than six (6) months before the proposed change will be considered only in cases of unforeseen circumstances. (d) A reduced workload arrangement shall be no less than 50% of the workload of a full-time continuing Employee. (e) The salary of a reduced-load continuing Employee will be reduced in proportion to the work-load reduction. (f) Where possible, according to the terms and conditions of the Benefits Plan agreed to by the Parties, eligibility for and participation in all group insurance plans shall continue with the Employee being financially responsible for the difference between the pro rata and the full payment, subject to benefit plan amendments, as if the Employee had a full-time continuing appointment. (g) Scheduled pay increases during a reduced workload arrangement will be reduced in proportion to the work-load reduction and increased appropriately when the Employee returns to full-time continuing status.