Term Positions. Except with prior agreement between the Union and the Employer, no term position may extend beyond four (4)years. Should the Employer wish a term position to extend beyond a period of four (4)years, that position must become a regular position which must be offered to the incumbent of the term position, and his seniority date shall be the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hours, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours or portion thereof that he is on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available to return for duty as as possible if called. In designating employees for standby, the Employer will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employees.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except with prior mutual agreement between the Union and the Employer, no term position may extend beyond four (4)years4) years. Should the Employer wish a term position to extend beyond a period of four (4)years4) years, that position must become a regular position which must be offered to the incumbent of the term position, and his seniority date shall be the initialdate initial date of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is filling in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s 's term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a term position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hours, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve dollars ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours or portion thereof that he is on standby, except on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen dollar; ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required to be on standby statusstandbystatus. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available to return for duty as quickly as possible if called. In designating employees for standby, the Employer will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requitedrequired, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employees.Article
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except with prior agreement between the Union and the Employer, no No term position may extend beyond four two (4)years2) years. Should the Employer wish a term position to extend beyond a period of four two (4)years2) years, that position must become a regular position which must be offered to the incumbent of the term position, and his or her seniority date shall be the initialdate initial date of hire into his or her term position. Article Employee Performance Review and Files Performance Review When a formal review of an employee’s performance made, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled given the opportunity to all discuss then sign the review form in question to indicate that its contents have been read and understood. The employee shall also be given the opportunity to provide written comments to be attached to his performance appraisal and may use the grievance procedure in Article to correct any factual inaccuracies in performance appraisal. The formal review of an employee’s performance shall also incorporate an opportunity for the benefits employee to state career development goals and that reasonable efforts be made to develop the career potentials of this Agreementeach individual through In-service training, except where this Article specifies otherwisere-training, or any other facets of career development which may be available. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of The Employer’s representative who assesses an employee’s performance must have observed the employee’s term and have no right of layperformance for at least one-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion half of the term position, return to their previous position with period for the employee’s performance is evaluated. In the event that an Employer. Term employees shall, ’s representative has not observed the employee’s performance for twelve (12) months following one-half of the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hoursperiod, an employee Employer’s representative in the best position to make the evaluation shall be entitled do Files The Employer agrees not to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours or portion thereof that he is on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available to return for duty introduce as as possible if called. In designating employees for standby, the Employer will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except evidence in the case of promotional opportunities or action any document from the file of an emergencyemployee, standby schedules the existence of which the employee was not made aware, by the provision of a copy thereof at the time of or a reasonable time thereafter. Any document or written statement related to disciplinary action, which may have been placed on the Personnel file of an employee, shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employees.destroyed after eighteen
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except A “term position” shall be for a specific time period or until completion of a particular project within a specific department. • The Employer will determine whether positions of less than three months will be posted. • Term positions of duration of three (3) months or more shall be posted. • Term positions shall be of a maximum duration of one (1) year unless this period is extended with prior the agreement between of the Union Union. When the Employer determines that a term position, as described above exists, the position shall be posted in accordance with Article 15 and filled in accordance with Article 13. • All employees may apply for the Employerterm position. • Additional postings shall not be required for the position of the employee who may be awarded the term position. • Any additional hours occurring as a result of the filling of a term position, no shall be offered to part-time employees in accordance with Article 3210. • An employee in a term position may extend beyond four be required to complete the term before being considered for other term positions within the bargaining unit. • A permanent employee awarded a term position shall be subject to the trial period as specified in Article 1503 (4)yearsa). Should Where the Employer wish deems a term position to extend beyond a period be of four (4)yearsan indefinite length due to illness or injury, that or for such other reason as indicated by the Employer and discussed with the Union, the term position must become a regular shall be posted as “indefinite term”. • Employees returning from this leave will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of the date of return. • The employee occupying said term position which must be offered shall receive notice equivalent to the incumbent amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer. Where the Employer determines that staff are to be replaced without posting during periods of less than three (3) months, Articles 3210 and 2205 shall apply, wherever possible. Upon completion of the term position, and his seniority date the employee shall be the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous her former position. • In the event that the employee‟s former position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hoursis no longer current, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours exercise her seniority to displace an employee in any classification with the same or portion thereof that he is lower salary range within the site, provided she possess the qualifications and ability sufficient to perform the required work, or to accept layoff. • An employee thus displaced shall have the same rights. In case an employee on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required Maternity/Parental Leave wishes to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available exercise her right to return for duty from such leave earlier than anticipated, having given appropriate notice as as possible if called. In designating employees for standbyper 1809, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said term position is a “MAT LOA term” which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one pay period, whichever is longer. Any term positions directly resulting from the filling of a MAT LOA will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except posted in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employeessame manner.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except A “term position” shall be for a specific time period or until completion of a particular project within a specific department. The employer will determine whether positions of less than three months will be posted. Term positions of duration of three (3) months or more shall be posted. Term positions shall be of a maximum duration of one (1) year unless this period is extended with prior the agreement between of the Union Union. When the Employer determines that a term position, as described above exists, the position shall be posted in accordance with Article 14 and filled in accordance with Article 12. All employees may apply for the Employerterm position. Additional postings shall not be required for the position of the employee who may be awarded the term position. Any additional hours occurring as a result of the filling of a term position, no shall be offered to part-time employees in accordance with Article 3109. An employee in a term position may extend beyond four be required to complete the term before being considered for other term positions within the bargaining unit. A permanent employee awarded a term position shall be subject to the trial period as specified in Article 1403 (4)yearsa). Should Where the Employer wish deems a term position to extend beyond a period be of four (4)yearsan indefinite length due to illness or injury, that or for such other reason as indicated by the Employer and discussed with the Union, the term position must become a regular shall be posted as “indefinite term”. Employees returning from this leave will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of the date of return. The employee occupying said term position which must be offered shall receive notice equivalent to the incumbent amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer. Where the Employer determines that staff are to be replaced without posting during periods of less than three (3) months, Articles 3109 and 2104 shall apply, wherever possible. Upon completion of the term position, and his seniority date the employee shall be return to her former position. In the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of event that the employee’s term and have former position is no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hourslonger current, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours exercise her seniority to displace an employee in any classification with the same or portion thereof that he is lower salary range within the site, provided she possess the qualifications and ability sufficient to perform the required work, or to accept layoff. An employee thus displaced shall have the same rights. In case an employee on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required Maternity/Parental Leave wishes to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available exercise her right to return for duty from such leave earlier than anticipated, having given appropriate notice as as possible if called. In designating employees for standbyper 1709, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said term position is a “MAT LOA term” which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one pay period, whichever is longer. Any term positions directly resulting from the filling of a MAT LOA will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except posted in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employeessame manner.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except A “term position” shall be for a specific time period or until completion of a particular project within a specific department. The Employer will determine whether positions of less than three months will be posted. Term positions of duration of three (3) months or more shall be posted. Term positions shall be of a maximum duration of one (1) year unless this period is extended with prior the agreement between of the Union Union. When the Employer determines that a term position, as described above exists, the position shall be posted in accordance with Article 15 and filled in accordance with Article 13. All employees may apply for the Employerterm position. Additional postings shall not be required for the position of the employee who may be awarded the term position. Any additional hours occurring as a result of the filling of a term position, no shall be offered to part-time employees in accordance with Article 3210. An employee in a term position may extend beyond four be required to complete the term before being considered for other term positions within the bargaining unit. A permanent employee awarded a term position shall be subject to the trial period as specified in Article 1503 (4)yearsa). Should Where the Employer wish deems a term position to extend beyond a period be of four (4)yearsan indefinite length due to illness or injury, that or for such other reason as indicated by the Employer and discussed with the Union, the term position must become a regular shall be posted as “indefinite term”. Employees returning from this leave will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of the date of return. The employee occupying said term position which must be offered shall receive notice equivalent to the incumbent amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer. Where the Employer determines that staff are to be replaced without posting during periods of less than three (3) months, Articles 3210 and 2205 shall apply, wherever possible. Upon completion of the term position, and his seniority date the employee shall be the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous her former position. In the event that the employee‟s former position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hoursis no longer current, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours exercise her seniority to displace an employee in any classification with the same or portion thereof that he is lower salary range within the site, provided she possess the qualifications and ability sufficient to perform the required work, or to accept layoff. An employee thus displaced shall have the same rights. In case an employee on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required Maternity/Parental Leave wishes to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available exercise her right to return for duty from such leave earlier than anticipated, having given appropriate notice as as possible if called. In designating employees for standbyper 1809, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said term position is a “MAT LOA term” which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one pay period, whichever is longer. Any term positions directly resulting from the filling of a MAT LOA will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except posted in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employeessame manner.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except A “term position” shall be for a specific time period or until completion of a particular project within a specific department. The employer will determine whether positions of less than three months will be posted. Term positions of duration of three (3) months or more shall be posted. Term positions shall be of a maximum duration of one (1) year unless this period is extended with prior the agreement between of the Union Union. When the Employer determines that a term position, as described above exists, the position shall be posted in accordance with Article 14 and filled in accordance with Article 12. All employees may apply for the Employerterm position. Additional postings shall not be required for the position of the employee who may be awarded the term position. Any additional hours occurring as a result of the filling of a term position, no shall be offered to part-time employees in accordance with Article 3109. An employee in a term position may extend beyond four be required to complete the term before being considered for other term positions within the bargaining unit. A permanent employee awarded a term position shall be subject to the trial period as specified in Article 1403 (4)yearsa). Should Where the Employer wish deems a term position to extend beyond a period be of four (4)yearsan indefinite length due to illness or injury, that or for such other reason as indicated by the Employer and discussed with the Union, the term position must become a regular shall be posted as “indefinite term” Employees returning from this leave will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of the date of return. The employee occupying said term position which must be offered shall receive notice equivalent to the incumbent amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer. Where the Employer determines that staff are to be replaced without posting during periods of less than three (3) months, Articles 3109 and 2104 shall apply, wherever possible. Upon completion of the term position, and his seniority date the employee shall be the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous her former position. In the event that the employee‟s former position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hoursis no longer current, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours exercise her seniority to displace an employee in any classification with the same or portion thereof that he is lower salary range within the site, provided she possess the qualifications and ability sufficient to perform the required work, or to accept layoff. An employee thus displaced shall have the same rights. In case an employee on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required Maternity/Parental Leave wishes to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available exercise her right to return for duty from such leave earlier than anticipated, having given appropriate notice as as possible if called. In designating employees for standbyper 1709, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said term position is a “MAT LOA term” which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one pay period, whichever is longer. Any term positions directly resulting from the filling of a MAT LOA will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except posted in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employeessame manner.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Term Positions. Except A “term position” shall be for a specific time period or until completion of a particular project within a specific department. • The employer will determine whether positions of less than three months will be posted. • Term positions of duration of three (3) months or more shall be posted. • Term positions shall be of a maximum duration of one (1) year unless this period is extended with prior the agreement between of the Union Union. When the Employer determines that a term position, as described above exists, the position shall be posted in accordance with Article 14 and filled in accordance with Article 12. • All employees may apply for the Employerterm position. • Additional postings shall not be required for the position of the employee who may be awarded the term position. • Any additional hours occurring as a result of the filling of a term position, no shall be offered to part-time employees in accordance with Article 3109. • An employee in a term position may extend beyond four be required to complete the term before being considered for other term positions within the bargaining unit. • A permanent employee awarded a term position shall be subject to the trial period as specified in Article 1403 (4)yearsa). Should Where the Employer wish deems a term position to extend beyond a period be of four (4)yearsan indefinite length due to illness or injury, that or for such other reason as indicated by the Employer and discussed with the Union, the term position must become a regular shall be posted as “indefinite term” • Employees returning from this leave will provide the Employer with as much notice as possible of the date of return. • The employee occupying said term position which must be offered shall receive notice equivalent to the incumbent amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer. Where the Employer determines that staff are to be replaced without posting during periods of less than three (3) months, Articles 3109 and 2104 shall apply, wherever possible. Upon completion of the term position, and his seniority date the employee shall be the initialdate of hire into his term position, except in the case where the term employee is in for a permanent employee who is on leave of absence. Term employees shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Agreement, except where this Article specifies otherwise. Term employees shall not be entitled to severance pay at the conclusion of the employee’s term and have no right of lay-off or recall. Employees, who have been transferred into a position, shall, at the conclusion of the term position, return to their previous her former position. • In the event that the employee‟s former position with the Employer. Term employees shall, for twelve (12) months following the expiry of their term of employment, be entitled to priority hiring status for any positions with the Employer for which they are qualified and for which they apply. Article Standby Where the Employer requires employees to be available on standby during off-duty hoursis no longer current, an employee shall be entitled to a standby payment of twelve ($12.00) for each eight (8) consecutive hours exercise her seniority to displace an employee in any classification with the same or portion thereof that he is lower salary range within the site, provided she possess the qualifications and ability sufficient to perform the required work, or to accept layoff. • An employee thus displaced shall have the same rights. In case an employee on standby, except on scheduled days of rest or designated paid holidays. For any period of standby on regularly scheduled days of rest or designated paid holiday, he shall be paid sixteen ($16.00) for each eight (8) hours or portion thereof that he is required Maternity/Parental Leave wishes to be on standby status. An employee, designated by letter or by list for standby duty, shall be available during his period of standby at a known telephone number and be available exercise her right to return for duty from such leave earlier than anticipated, having given appropriate notice as as possible if called. In designating employees for standbyper 1709, the Employer shall state on the job posting that the said term position is a “MAT LOA term” which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one pay period, whichever is longer. Any term positions directly resulting from the filling of a MAT LOA will endeavour to provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties among readily available, qualified employees who are normally requited, in their regular duties, to perform that work. No standby payment shall be granted if an employee is unable to report for duty when required. An employee on standby who is required to report for work shall be paid, in addition to the standby pay, the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked. Except posted in the case of an emergency, standby schedules shall be posted fourteen (14) days in advance of the starting date of the new standby schedule. Article Technological Change Both parties recognize the overall advantages of technological change. Both parties will therefore encourage and promote technological change and improvements. With this in view, and recognizing the extensive lead time required for the selection, instailation and providing of sophisticated equipment, the Employer agrees to provide as much advance notice as is practicable but in any case not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days notice to the Union of any major technological change in equipment which would result in changes in the employment status or in this Agreement. In addition, the Employer agrees to consult with the Union with a view to resolving problems which may arise as a result of the introduction of such technological change. In cases where employees may require retraining, the Employer offer training courses at no expense to employeessame manner.
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Samples: Collective Agreement