Common use of Team Vacation Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Team Vacation Scheduling. (i) For purposes of vacation scheduling, the Employer shall establish functional teams within each site. A list of such teams will be provided to the Union. (ii) In order to assist the functional team in developing a “team vacation plan”, the functional team will meet with the Manager to discuss processes and staffing coverage that will meet client needs. (iii) Vacation time off for Employees within each functional team will be allotted in accordance with a “team vacation plan” developed by each functional team. Prior to “team vacation plan” requests being submitted to the manager or designate for review, functional team discussions will occur to develop “team vacation plans” which ensure client needs are met. In the case of any conflict in the development of “team vacation plans”, seniority will be the determining factor. (iv) Should the manager or designate have any concerns with the “team vacation plan” developed by the functional team, the manager or designate will meet with the functional team, prior to final approval, with the goal of resolving the concern(s).