Common use of Temporary Service Reduction Clause in Contracts

Temporary Service Reduction. When the Hospital intends to reduce services in whole or in part for up to two (2) consecutive weeks at a time, e.g. over Christmas, March break, Summer shutdown, the Union shall be provided with written notification as far in advance as possible. Such notification shall be no less than four (4) weeks prior to the effective date of the shutdown. In addition, employees in their respective Departments will be informed of the staffing implications so they may schedule vacation, take an unpaid leave of absence or request a temporary transfer to another department. Temporary Service Reductions will not be considered a “lay-off” for the purpose of exercising bumping rights, however, the Hospital will make every reasonable effort to ensure that those who wish to continue working will be afforded such an opportunity by aligning employees who wish to work with other employees in the same classification who would be willing to take time off so that both could be accommodated by a temporary transfer. If an employee is required to accept an unpaid leave of absence during a temporary service reduction, a Record of Employment indicating “a shortage of work” will be provided in accordance with the Employment Standards Act if requested.

Temporary Service Reduction. When the Hospital intends to reduce services in whole or in part for up to two (2) consecutive weeks at a time, e.g. over Christmas, March break, Summer shutdown, the Union shall be provided with written notification as far in advance as possible. Such notification shall be no less than four (4) weeks prior to the effective date of the shutdown. In addition, employees in their respective Departments will be informed of the staffing implications so they may schedule vacation, take an unpaid leave of absence or request a temporary transfer to another department. Temporary Service Reductions will not be considered a “lay-offlay−off” for the purpose of exercising bumping rights, however, the Hospital will make every reasonable effort to ensure that those who wish to continue working will be afforded such an opportunity by aligning employees who wish to work with other employees in the same classification who would be willing to take time off so that both could be accommodated by a temporary transfer. If an employee is required to accept an unpaid leave of absence during a temporary service reduction, a Record of Employment indicating “a shortage of work” will be provided in accordance with the Employment Standards Act if requested.