Shift Giveaways. The purpose of shift giveaways is to reduce absenteeism by allowing employees to handle unexpected situations or ones that conflict with their work schedule. Employees may give away shifts as long as they are not giving away their job. Both employees must sign a shift giveaway form or must be in writing and signed by all parties involved to be considered valid, and submit to Management. Management will reply back in writing or on the shift giveaways form the following day to all parties considered. The employee signing to work that shift is responsible for that shift. The employee who covers a shift will be paid at the rate of straight time for such time worked. Example: Agent “A” works for Agent “B” during the first pay period of the month - RESULT – Agent “A” will receive eight (8) hours (or whatever regular scheduled hours Agent “B” has), additional straight-time pay on the next cheque that he receives. The Company will not incur overtime unless the employee goes over the regular scheduled hours for that day, i.e. over eight (8) hour shift, ten (10) hour shift, etc. No employee shall be eligible for a shift trade if they have worked, or will work, a shift of eight (8) hours before the trade shift, or after the trade shift. Employees who are CTX certified and are scheduled to do CTX, can only give away shifts to other employees who are CTX certified. If an employee fails to work the giveaway shift(s) only the employee who did not show up for work, will lose their shift exchange privileges for thirty (30) days.
Shift Giveaways. (a) After the schedule is posted, Employees may give away a scheduled shift to another Employee.
(b) Shift giveaways shall not result in additional costs to the Employer.
(c) Shift giveaways shall be approved by the Employer.
(d) Once a shift is accepted, that Employee is responsible to work that shift.
Shift Giveaways. Employees may “give away” up to two (2) shifts in a four (4) week period provided:
a. the request is made in writing seven (7) business days in advance;
b. is approved by the Employer (and such request shall not be unreasonably denied);
c. does not result in overtime or increased cost to the Employer;
d. the rotational seniority system will be used to replace the staff member requesting the “give away”.
Shift Giveaways. The Employer will allow each employee up to ten (10) shift giveaways per calendar year. The employee must find their own replacement and submit paperwork four (4) days prior to the giveaway where possible. The employer will not be responsible or liable for any overtime claim. Shift giveaways shall not be used during Christmas. Shift giveaways are limited to one per month during July and August and there shall be no shift giveaways on the weekend during July and August.
Shift Giveaways. The parties agree that a full-time employee may give away a shift to another employee provided:
1) The shift change does not result in any premium (overtime) payments.
2) The employee has exhausted all available lieu days or his lieu days allocated to future time off already approved by the Employer.
3) The full time employee can only give away a maximum of nine (9) shifts per calendar year, and a part time employee can only give away a maximum of five
Shift Giveaways. Within the first year of the Collective Agreement, the Employer will explore the feasibility of implementing shift giveaways. If a new policy is enacted regarding shift giveaways, it will be implemented for the bargaining unit employees. The parties agree that the above noted provision will be done so with understanding that the interim, five (5) unpaid vacation days per year will be granted for part-time employees. If shift giveaways are implemented, it is understood that the provision of five (5) unpaid days per year for part-time staff will be eliminated. During negotiations, both parties agreed that discrimination and harassment in the workplace were issues requiring a joint, cooperative approach. Additionally, both parties identified the desire and commitment to achieve a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Providing fair and equitable treatment for all employees is achieved in an environment where all individuals interact with mutual respect for each other’s rights. Discrimination and harassment is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code and employees are expected to treat all persons with courtesy and consideration. Where the Employer receives a complaint amongst bargaining unit members it will inform the union and vice-versa. The parties agree to complete confidentiality regarding harassment and discrimination complaints. Accordingly, a training program for all CAW represented employees will be implemented. This training will be provided to every member of the bargaining unit during the life of the collective agreement. It shall include elements such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employer and Union policies regarding harassment, the complaint procedure and violence against women. Union and Employer officials will meet within 90 days following ratification to compare each others training documents to ensure that they do not conflict and to investigate, where possible, by mutual agreement a joint delivery. Refresher training is conducted as needed to avoid duplication.
Shift Giveaways. Each employee shall be entitled to giveaway forty-eight (48) hours per month in accordance with the following procedure: A shift giveaway is defined as a forfeit of scheduled hours from one employee to another employee of the same job classification. Employees who are in receipt of shift giveaway must meet all area specific qualifications where applicable Employees may arrange shift giveaway coverage for a minimum of four hours when the relief is covered by an on- coming or off-going employee, either at the beginning or the end of the shift. Giveaways at the end of a shift must provide for at least four (4) hours remaining in the employees shift When the receiving employee of the giveaway is not the on-coming or off-going employee, the giveaway must be for a full shift, or half of a shift above twelve (12) hours. Units may not go out of service to complete a shift-giveaway crew-change. Giveaways may be held if services levels are at level 2 or below. The Employer is not obligated to compensate the relieving employee until the off-going (relieved) employee is clocked-out or their regular scheduled shift begins. Employees seeking a shift giveaway shall submit the giveaway request to the Scheduling Department during the office hours for the Scheduling department and a minimum of eight (8) hours prior to the start time of the shift to allow adequate time for processing. The Employee accepting the giveaway must submit acceptance via TeleStaff. Scheduling shall not be responsible for seeking approval from the accepting employee. Until and unless such time that the giveaway is processed and approved, the original employee shall be responsible for working their shift. Giveaways will be approved at the discretion of the Employer. Giveaways shall be denied if they result in additional overtime costs to the Employer. Shift giveaways shall not result in uncovered hours. Employees will be held accountable for shift giveaways they agree to cover. Part-time employees shall be required to work their minimum hour requirements regardless of any shift giveaways to maintain their employment. Employees are responsible for finding their own coverage of equal certification.
Shift Giveaways. Employees may be permitted to shift giveaways providing:
a) Employees will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of a shift giveaway request but not less than 72 hours;
b) Employees will secure Employer authorization based on operations needs, prior to each shift giveaway. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld;
c) The parties agree that shift giveaways and/or exchanges shall not result in overtime pay;
d) The parties recognize fulltime employees’ rights to giveaway no more than 5 shifts per year, no more than 2 consecutive shifts, and for a period of no more than 4 consecutive weeks;
e) Further, the parties recognize fulltime employees’ rights to give away shifts, only when alternate means (vacation and statutory holiday banks) are exhausted;
f) The parties recognize part time and relief part time employees’ rights to giveaway no more than 10 shifts per year; no more than 2 consecutive shifts, and for a period of no more than 4 consecutive weeks.
Shift Giveaways. Employees shall be able to give away shifts to a maximum of one (1) shift per bi- weekly pay period. Shift giveaways shall apply to regularly scheduled hours exclusively and must be submitted on a specific form provided by the employer. Shift giveaways will not be subject to overtime. It is the responsibility of the person giving away the shift to find their own replacement. In the event the employee accepting the shift does not appear for the scheduled shift the responsibility for the missed shift will continue to be with the original shift holder. Such requests shall be approved at the discretion of the Employer and subject to the operational requirements of the property but will not be unreasonably withheld.
Shift Giveaways. Part-time employees may give away shifts to another part-time employee in accordance with the following:
