Common use of Temporary Employees and Purchased Services Clause in Contracts

Temporary Employees and Purchased Services. ‌ 33.5.1 Management shall give serious consideration and where possible (e.g., cost effective and timely) give preference to the option of using temporary employees rather than using purchased services. 33.5.2 Where management deems it appropriate, Hydro One may pay temporary employees at rates higher than Society-represented salary schedules. PART IX - ABSENCE FROM WORK‌ 34 PAID/UNPAID TIME OFF‌ Intent: It is recognized that from time to time, an employee will be faced with situations that may require him/her to be absent from his/her work. Such time will be either with or without pay, or a combination of both, and will be granted where there is an entitlement under this Agreement, a clear legal or statutory requirement, or where, in the supervisor's judgment, such time off is warranted by specific circumstances. It is further recognized that it is the employee's responsibility to balance his/her need for a leave of absence with the work requirements of his/her unit. Where the granting of the absence is discretionary, considerations would include: factors beyond an employee's control that prevent him/her from attending work; severity or nature of circumstance; workload of the unit. The exact amount of time off is at the discretion of Management; however, the entitlements of employees in specific circumstances include those described below.

Temporary Employees and Purchased Services. ‌ 33.5.1 Management shall give serious consideration and where possible (e.g., cost effective and timely) give preference to the option of using temporary employees rather than using purchased services. 33.5.2 Where management deems it appropriate, Hydro One may pay temporary employees at rates higher than Society-represented salary schedules. PART IX - ABSENCE FROM WORK‌ 34 PAID/UNPAID TIME OFF‌ Intent: It is recognized that from time to time, an employee will be faced with situations that may require him/her them to be absent from his/her their work. Such time will be either with or without pay, or a combination of both, and will be granted where there is an entitlement under this Agreement, a clear legal or statutory requirement, or where, in the supervisor's judgment, such time off is warranted by specific circumstances. It is further recognized that it is the employee's responsibility to balance his/her their need for a leave of absence with the work requirements of his/her their unit. Where the granting of the absence is discretionary, considerations would include: factors beyond an employee's control that prevent him/her them from attending work; severity or nature of circumstance; workload of the unit. The exact amount of time off is at the discretion of Management; however, the entitlements of employees in specific circumstances include those described below.