The Employer reserves the right to hire a temporary employee for a period of time not to exceed twenty months. An extension may be granted by mutual agreement of the parties.
The Employer reserves the right to require a signed statement of the health care provider confirming the circumstances under which EID is requested before it can be used. Likewise, the Employer reserves the right to require a provider’s certification that an employee is capable of returning to work. Finally, the Employer reserves the right to require a second confirmation or certification by a health care provider of its choosing. If such is requested, the cost will be borne by the Employer.
The Employer reserves the right to hire a temporary employee for a period of time not to exceed twenty months. An extension may be granted by mutual agreement of the parties. Temporary employees hired for such jobs shall become a member of the bargaining unit as of the date of hire. A temporary employee hired under this provision shall not have the right to Long Term Disability Insurance or the Pension Plan under Article 20, Welfare Benefits, Article 31, Job Security and Severance Pay, or Article, 33, Amalgamation and/or Merger Protection. The following provisions shall not apply until after 6 months of continuous employment, unless by mutual agreement of the parties, Article 13, Vacations, Article 14, Sick Leave, Article 15, Special Leave (pro-rated), Article 20, Welfare Benefits (except for Long Term Disability and the Pension Plan), and clause 29.01.
