Common use of Start of Work Year Clause in Contracts

Start of Work Year. In the event an employee is required to begin a new work year prior to the scheduled starting date, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the employee fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the revised starting date, except in emergencies. An employee who thus begins his/her year early shall, upon approval of the Superintendent or designee, be provided with the options of taking an appropriate number of unpaid days off during the work year, or working and being paid for a longer year incorporating the extra days. If the change in schedule creates a hardship for the employee, he/she shall notify the employer and mutually agreed upon alternatives will be explored.