Temporary Substitution Clause Samples

Temporary Substitution. (a) Employees who are designated to accept the principal responsibilities of a higher paying position shall receive substitution pay corresponding to the step of the level of the position being substituted to that is nearest to eight percent (8%) above the employee’s current salary or the minimum of the level being substituted to, whichever is greater, but not more than the top of the salary range of the position being substituted to. (b) Should the Employer decide to fill a temporarily vacant, higher paying position, designation shall be made according to classification seniority within the unit or sub unit always provided the designated employee is able or is reasonably anticipated to be able to perform the duties of the higher paying position in a satisfactory and efficient manner. (1) Where an employee has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of a higher paying position as described above, either by designation or at the request or with the consent of the Employer for a shift or longer, the employee shall be considered as designated as a temporary substitute and shall be paid as such from and including the first such shift of assumption of responsibilities. (2) An employee shall receive the substitution rate of pay for a designated paid holiday, and for leave under Clauses 20.01 (Bereavement Leave) and 20.14 (Special Leave) if they have worked the majority of the sixty (60) work days preceding the holiday or leave at the substitution rate of pay. (d) Subject to (e) below, substitution pay is not payable when an employee’s current position normally requires periodic substitution in the higher position as defined in the classification grade descriptors. (e) Where the classification grade descriptors requires periodic substitution: (1) substitution pay shall not be payable for periods of substitution of sixteen (16) consecutive shifts or less in the higher position; (2) substitution in excess of the sixteen (16) consecutive shifts shall be payable from the commencement of the first shift of substitution; (3) substitution is not payable for any period of substitution during vacation relief in the higher position. (f) An employee who is temporarily detailed to carry out the duties incidental to a position which is lower paid than the position which they normally hold shall be paid their normal salary. (g) Employees substituting in excluded positions shall retain the advantages and be bound by the terms and conditions of employment as provided in this Ag...