Scheduling Work Periods. After the date of the ratification of this contract changes to an employee’s work period may be established by agreement between the hospital and individual employee or a group of employees within a particular unit or department taking into consideration such factors as employee interest, patient care needs, turnover and vacancy rates, the use of overtime and agency employees and employee morale. The process may be initiated by either the employee or the Department Director. If the participating employee(s) and their Director agree upon a new work period, it will be reduced to writing and submitted to the Human Resources Director for approval. If approved by the Human Resources Director, a written copy of the agreement will be given to the Union. With thirty days (30) notice KVH may change an employee’s work period to an eight (8) hour work period, however for all other periods, KVH and the employee must mutually agree before reverting back to a previously scheduled work period. The Hospital has the right to designate for new hires their work period.
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