Common use of Restriction of Hours Clause in Contracts

Restriction of Hours. A part-time employee who works less than the basic workweek and restricts his or her availability shall sign a form so advising the Employer. One copy of the form is to be sent to the Union by the Employer. Such employee shall forfeit their right to claim any hours in excess of the number of hours to which they have restricted themselves. When reductions in hours occur, the junior employee, whether or not he or she is of restricted status, shall be reduced first. If an employee wishes to end his or her restricted status, the employee shall so advise the Employer in writing. The employee's full seniority rights shall begin from the date he or she advises the Employer of his or her full availability. All Part Time Employees shall have the option to change their weekly hours of work up to three (3) times per calendar year. All changes shall be effective the next posted schedule. Restricted employees do not have the right to claim any hours above their restriction. A Grid A full-time employee who reverts to part-time status at his or her own request shall be considered to have restricted his or her availability and the foregoing shall apply. Employees shall not be permitted to restrict their availability below sixteen (16) hours per week except for health reasons supported by a letter from a doctor. The Employer will endeavour to schedule full eight (8) hour shifts.