- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting. b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority. c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only. d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension. e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer. f) An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action. g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer. h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations. i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer. j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permitpermit and subject to Article 13 (m), any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionUnion Business Agent, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an No request for unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special considerationunduly withheld, and however, an employee may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) one calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen twenty-one (1421) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for day shifts, or four (4) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, Union may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her their seniority rights and his/her their name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she they shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her their bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her their former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) calendar days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
id) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her their absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for day shifts, or four (4) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
je) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, Union may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her their seniority rights and his/her their name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she they shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her their bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her their former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) calendar days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
id) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her their absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day all shifts, or that commence earlier than 08:00 and a minimum of two (2) hours for afternoon all other shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
je) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, Union may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) calendar days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
id) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for day shifts, or four (4) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
je) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) 6.01 The Employer Company shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the businessbusiness as determined by the Company at its discretion. Any such requests must be made at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the commencement of such leave and no more than one (1) employee shall receive such leave at any given time. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) 6.02 During an authorized, unpaid Leave leave of Absenceabsence for union business, an employee shall maintain retain and accumulate seniorityaccrue seniority up to a maximum of thirty (30) days, after which, seniority shall be retained but shall no longer accrue.
c) 6.03 When the requirements of the Employer’s Company's service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer Company with a copy to the UnionUnion which application shall include the reasons for leave of absence, may may, if approved by the Employer Company at the Company's sole discretion, be granted an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence in writing with a copy to the Union, Union for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leaveleave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) 6.04 Such Leave leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when such an extension is approved by both the Employer and Company in writing at the Company’s sole discretion, with a copy to the Union, in writing, and seniority . Seniority shall not accrue during any such extension. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
e) 6.05 Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer Company and the Union or who uses an authorized leave of absence for a purpose other than that for which it was granted, shall forfeit his/her seniority rights be deemed terminated for cause and his/her name will be stricken from shall have no further claim to employment with the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the EmployerCompany.
f) 6.06 An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave compassionate leave will be given special considerationconsideration subject to the operational needs of the Company, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leaveleave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) 6.07 An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence from the employer Company for a period not to exceed ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) days. Such Leave leave will be subject to the operations needs of the Company but shall not be unduly unreasonably withheld, and when . If such leave is granted, the Employer Company will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during for the first thirty (30) days of any such Leaveleave. At the expiration of the ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) calendar days, days the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights employment with the EmployerCompany or he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her employment with the Company.
h) 6.08 Employees must file a request in writing for Leave leave of Absenceabsence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer Company must reply to the said Leave of Absence in writing within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow Any employee approved for a minimum leave of three percent absence in excess of thirty (3%30) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at days may be required to return any given time. The limit or all items issued to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situationsthem for work purposes.
i) 6.09 When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absencewill be absent from work, they shall report the fact to the Employer Company as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should absences must be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shiftsprior to starting times. Failure to comply may properly notify the Company of an absence in a timely manner will result in disciplinary action being taken by against the Employeremployee.
j) Employees must 6.10 It is the responsibility of the employee to keep the Employer Company notified of their his/her correct address and phone number at all timestimes and contact to the information currently on file shall be deemed to be contact with the employee for the purposes of this agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, Union may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) calendar days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
id) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day all shifts, or that commence earlier than 08:00 and a minimum of two (2) hours for afternoon all other shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
je) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) . During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) . When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her hisher name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her hisher bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her hisher former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) . Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and address, phone number and current banking information (for payroll purposes) at all times. Xxxxxxxxxxx Leave In the case of death in the immediate family, (mother, father, step’ father, step mother, husband, wife, children, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandparents) upon notification to the Employer, the affected employee shall be granted five (5) days Leave of Absence with pay. An additional period of up to five (5) days unpaid Leave of Absence shall be granted upon request. In the event of the death of the employees aunt, uncle or where the employee has been asked to be a pallbearer the Employer shall allow one (1) day off without pay in order to allow the employee to attend the funeral. Proof of death may be required, if requested by management. The Employer will not require any person already on bereavement leave to report for work during the bereavement period.
1) All time lost by an employee on his regular work day due to necessary attendance on any court proceedings where subpoenaed as a witness or juror, shall be paid for at the rate of pay applicable to said employee. Once an employee is released from witness duty, shall be returned to the job classification and pay rate they were on, prior to such duty. All witness payments received by the employee from courts or otherwise shall be reimbursed to the Employer, by endorsement of witness fees to the Employer. The employee must be returned to his regular assignment that was on prior to being summoned or subpoenaed, either during a break in the court proceeding, or on the completion thereof. No employee’s work or shift shall be changed to avoid payment as set out above. In the event an employee is subpoenaed to attend court on day off, on Employer related business only, the Employer will reschedule that employee’s shift. and Parental Leave shall be as defined and outlined in the Canada Labor Code. The employee shall give the Employer four (4) weeks notice, in writing, of the day upon which she intends to commence the Leave, and a certificate of a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is pregnant. Where an employee intends to resume her employment with the Employer upon expiration of the Leave, the Employer shall reinstate her to her former position at not less than the same wages and benefits. The employee shall provide four (4) weeks notice advising the Employer of the date of return to work. During the period of maternity leave, the employer shall allow the employee the right to work the minimum number of hours necessary to maintain their certification. In the event the employee is unable or declines to work the minimum number of hours required to maintain the certification, the employee after having given the four (4) weeks notice of return to work, shall be re-qualified by the employer as soon as possible prior to the return to work. Leave an employee whose partner has given birth shall be granted two (2) days of paid Paternity Leave at the time of birth of the child, or on the date when the child is brought home. Leave The Employer shall grant, upon written request, up to five (5) consecutive unpaid days off for an employee to attend own wedding. An employee will be granted a Leave of Absence without pay to attend the wedding of a member of their immediate family.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, permit any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionUnion Business Agent, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an No request for unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special considerationunduly withheld, and however, an employee may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to workthe start of the leave. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.action as per Paladin Policy
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) one calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights sever their employment with the Employercompany.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen thirty (1430) days in advance, and the Employer must will reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) . During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) . When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for day shifts, or four (4) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) . Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times. Xxxxxxxxxxx Leave In the case of death in the immediate family, (mother, father, husband, wife, children, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and grandparents) upon notification to the Employer, the affected employee shall be granted four (4) days Leave of Absence with pay. The company shall grant an additional of seven (7) days without pay to attend the funeral if the funeral occurs outside of a seven hundred kilometers (700 radius of the employee’s normal work location. Proof of death may be required, if requested by management. The Employer will not require any person already on bereavement leave to report for work during the bereavement period. If an employee is notified of a death in his immediate family while working, shall be relieved from duty and paid for the balance of shift. Jury Duty All time lost by an employee on his regular work day due to necessary attendance on any court proceedings where subpoenaed as a witness or juror, shall be paid for at the rate of pay applicable to said employee. Once an employee is released from witness duty, shall be returned to the job classification and pay rate they were on, prior to such duty. All payments received by the employee from courts or otherwise shall be reimbursed to the Employer, by endorsement of witness fees to the Employer. The employee must be returned to his regular assignment that was on prior to being summoned or subpoenaed, either during a break in the court proceeding, or on the completion thereof. No employee’s work or shift shall be changed to avoid payment as set out above. In the event an employee is subpoenaed to attend court on day off, on Employer related business only, the Employer will reschedule that employee’s shift. Maternity and Parental Leave shall be as defined and outlined in the Canada Labour Code. The employee shall give the Employer four (4) weeks notice, in writing, of the day upon which she intends to commence the Leave, and a certificate of a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is pregnant. Where an employee intends to resume her employment with the Employer upon expiration of the Leave, the employee shall notify the employer not less than weeks prior to her return. The employer shall reinstate her to her former position at not less than the same wages and benefits. Paternity Leave an employee whose partner has given birth shall be granted two (2) days of paid Paternity Leave at the time of birth of the child, or on the date when the child is brought home. Marriage Leave The Employer shall grant, upon written request, up to five (5) consecutive unpaid days off for an employee to attend own wedding.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) 6.01 The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) 6.02 During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority. Such unpaid Leave of Absence must qualify under this Article.
c) 6.03 When the requirements of the Employer’s Employers service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) 6.04 Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) 6.05 Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) 6.06 An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) 6.07 An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) 6.08 Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) 6.09 Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time lime off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s 's service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, Union may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
id) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day all shifts, or that commence earlier than 08:00 and a minimum of two (2) hours for afternoon all other shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
je) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) . During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) . When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) . Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for day shifts, or four (4) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) . Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times. Xxxxxxxxxxx Leave In the case of death in the immediate family, (mother, father, husband, wife, children, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and grandparents) upon notification to the Employer, the affected employee shall be granted four (4) days Leave of Absence with pay. The Company shall grant an additional of seven (7) days without pay to attend the funeral if the funeral occurs outside of a seven hundred kilometres (700 radius of the employee’s normal work location. Proof of death may be required, if requested by management. The Employer will not require any person already on bereavement leave to report for work during the bereavement period. If an employee is notified of a death in his immediate family while working, shall be relieved from duty and paid for the balance of shift. Jury Duty All time lost by an employee on his regular work day due to necessary attendance on any court proceedings where subpoenaed as a witness or juror, shall be paid for at the rate of pay applicable to said employee. Once an employee is released from witness duty, shall be returned to the job classification and pay rate they were on, prior to such duty. All payments received by the employee from courts or otherwise shall be reimbursed to the Employer, by endorsement of witness fees to the Employer. The employee must be returned to his regular assignment that was on prior to being summoned or subpoenaed, either during a break in the court proceeding, or on the completion thereof. No employee’s work or shift shall be changed to avoid payment as set out above. In the event an employee is subpoenaed to attend court on day off, on Employer related business only, the Employer will reschedule that employee’s shift. Maternity and Parental Leave shall be as defined and outlined in the Canada Labor Code. The employee shall give the Employer four (4) weeks notice, in writing, of the day upon which she intends to commence the Leave, and a certificate of a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is pregnant. Where an employee intends to resume her employment with the Employer upon expiration of the Leave, two weeks notice shall be provided to the employer and the employer shall reinstate her to her former position at not less than the same wages and benefits.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only. Such requests for Leave of Absence shall not be unreasonably denied.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least (7) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) calendar days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or all shifts that commence earlier than 08:00 and a minimum of two (2) hours for afternoon all other shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionUnion Business Agent, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and Employer, with notification to the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her their seniority rights and his/her their name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she they shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an No request for unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special considerationunduly withheld, and however, an employee may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least twenty-one (21) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. Any requests made less than twenty-one (21) days in advance shall be approved at the discretion of the Employer.
h) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her their bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer Employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her their former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her their absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall will allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Local Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall will lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall will maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office, may may, if approved by the Employer Employer, be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office, for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall will retain and accrue seniority only. Such requests for Leave of Absence will not be unreasonably denied.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, with a copy to the Local Union Office, and seniority shall will accrue during such extension. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least (7) days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Local Union shall will forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall will no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen ten (1410) working days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven five (75) working days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall will report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, possible but not less than one (1) hour prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made made, if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may will result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall will allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Local Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall will lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall will maintain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office, may may, if approved by the Employer Employer, be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office, for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall will retain and accrue seniority only. Such requests for Leave of Absence will not be unreasonably denied.
d) Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, with a copy to the Local Union Office, and seniority shall will accrue during such extension. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least (7) days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Local Union shall will forfeit his/her their seniority rights and his/her their name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall they will no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her their bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one (901) dayscalendar year. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the UnionLocal Union Office. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety one (901) calendar daysyear, the employee must return to his/her their former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen ten (1410) working days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven five (75) working days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her their absence, they shall will report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, possible but not less than one (1) hour prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made made, if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure Repeated failure to comply may will result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) . During an authorized, unpaid Leave of Absence, an employee shall maintain and accumulate seniority.
c) . When the requirements of the Employer’s service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave of Absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Such Leave may be extended for an additional period of thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e) Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave of Absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she . shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave will be given special consideration, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) . An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave of Absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Such Leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leave. At the expiration of the ninety (90) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request for Leave of Absence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow a minimum of three percent (3%) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at any given time. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) . Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and address, phone number and current banking information (for payroll purposes) at all times. Xxxxxxxxxxx Leave In the case of death in the immediate family, (mother, father, step father, step mother, husband, wife, children, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandparents) upon notification to the Employer, the affected shall be granted four (4) days Leave of Absence with pay. Proof of death may be required, if requested by management. The Employer will not require any person already on bereavement leave to report for work during the bereavement period.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the business. Any such requests must be made at least seven (7) days in advance. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) . During an authorized, unpaid Leave leave of Absenceabsence, an employee shall maintain retain and accumulate accrue seniority.
c) . When the requirements of the Employer’s 's service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the Union, may may, if approved by the Employer be granted an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence in writing with a copy to the Union, for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leaveleave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) . Note: Accrued vacation time must be exhausted prior to the start of a leave of absence. Such Leave leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when approved by both the Employer and in writing, with a copy to the Union, in writing, and seniority shall accrue during such extension.
e. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the expiration of the original leave. Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence engaged in gainful employment without employmentwithout prior written permission from permissionfrom both the Employer and the Union or uses an authorized leave of absence for a purpose other than that for which it was granted, shall forfeit his/her seniority rights and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall no longer be considered an employee of the Employer.
f) . An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave leave will be given special consideration, ,and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) days. Such Leave leave will not be unduly withheld, and when granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during such Leaveleave. At the expiration of the ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) calendar days, the employee must return to his/her former position or relinquish all seniority rights with the Employer.
h) . Employees must file a request in writing for Leave leave of Absenceabsence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply in writing to the said Leave leave of Absence absence within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow Any employee approved for a minimum leave of three percent absence in excess of thirty (3%30) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at days may be required to return any given timeor all items issued to them for work purposes. The limit to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situations.
i) When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absence, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shiftshours. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Employer.
j) action. Employees must keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all times. Bereavement Leave - The Employer will grant upon request up to three (3) days Leave of Absence with pay in the event of death in the immediate family, (mother, father, husband, wife, children, sister, brother) and one (1) day Leave of Absence with pay, event of death in the extended family (mother-in- law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and grandparents), provided the days fall on a regularly scheduled work day of the employee. Proof of death may be required, if requested by management. The Employer will not require any person already on bereavement leave to report for work during the bereavement period. If an employee is notified of a death in his immediate family while working, shall be relieved from duty and paid for the balance of shift. Jury Duty An employee who is called for jury duty will receive for each day of necessary absence on that account the difference between regular earnings for that day and the amount of the fee received from the court, provided that the employee furnishes the Employer with evidence of service. Once an employee is released from jury duty, shall be returned to the job classification and pay rate they were on, prior to such duty. The employee must be returned to his regular assignment that was on prior to being summoned, either during a break in the court proceeding, or on the completion thereof. No employee’s work or shift shall be changed to avoid payment as set out above. the event an employee is subpoenaed to attend court on day off, on Employer related business only, the Employer will reschedule that employee’s shift. Maternity and Parental Leave shall be as defined and outlined in the Canada Labour Code. The employee shall give the Employer four (4) weeks notice, in writing, of the day upon which she intends to commence the Leave, and a certificate of a qualified medical practitioner stating that she is pregnant. Where an employee intends to resume her employment with the Employer upon expiration of the Leave, the employee shall notify the employer not less than two (2) weeks prior to her return. The employer shall reinstate her to her former position at not less than the same wages and benefits. Special Medical Leave Where an employee is required to absent from work in order to attend an appointment with a medical specialist, the employer shall grant such unpaid time off providing the employee has requested such time off at least seven (7) days in advance of the appointment. Special consideration will be given in the event of short notice of appointments due to openings with the medical specialist due to cancellations.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- UNION ACTIVITIES of EMPLOYEES and LEAVES of ABSENCE. a) 6.01 The Employer shall allow time off work, without pay, to any employee who is serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function, provided all requests for time off are reasonable and do not interfere with the proper operation of the businessbusiness as determined by the Company at its discretion. Any such requests must be made at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the commencement of such leave and no more than one (1) employee shall receive such leave at any given time. No employee who acts within the scope of this clause shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting.
b) 6.02 During an authorized, unpaid Leave leave of Absenceabsence for union business, an employee shall maintain retain and accumulate seniorityaccrue seniority up to a maximum of thirty (30) days, after which, seniority shall be retained but shall no longer accrue.
c) 6.03 When the requirements of the Employer’s 's service will permit, any employee hereunder upon written application to the Employer with a copy to the UnionUnion which application shall include the reasons for leave of absence, may may, if approved by the Employer at the Employer's sole discretion, be granted an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence in writing with a copy to the Union, Union for a period of up to thirty (30) calendar days. Under such unpaid Leaveleave, the employee shall retain and accrue seniority only.
d) 6.04 Such Leave leave may be extended for an additional period of up to thirty (30) calendar days, without pay, when such an extension is approved by both the Employer and in writing at the Employer’s sole discretion, with a copy to the Union, in writing, and seniority . Seniority shall not accrue during such any suck extension. Such request for extension must be made in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the expiration of the original leave.
e) 6.05 Any employee hereunder on an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence engaged in gainful employment without prior written permission from both the Employer and the Union or who uses an authorized leave of absence for a purpose other than that for which it was granted, shall forfeit his/her seniority rights be deemed terminated for cause and his/her name will be stricken from the Seniority List, and he/she shall have no longer be considered an employee of further claim to employment with the Employer.
f) 6.06 An employee requesting an unpaid Compassionate Leave leave will be given special considerationconsideration subject to the operational needs of the Employer, and may be required to substantiate the reason for such Leave, prior to returning to work. Any violation of this provision will be subject to disciplinary action.
g) 6.07 An employee who goes to work for the Local Union which represents the employee in his/her bargaining unit, may apply for an unpaid Leave leave of Absence absence from the employer for a period not to exceed ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) days. Such Leave leave will be subject to the operations needs of the Employer but shall not be unduly unreasonably withheld, and when . If such leave is granted, the Employer will do so in writing, with a copy to the Union. The employee will continue to accrue seniority during for the first thirty (30) days of any such Leaveleave. At the expiration of the ninety one hundred and eighty (90180) calendar days, days the employee must return to his/her former position employment with the Employer or relinquish all seniority rights he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her employment with the Employer.
h) 6.08 Employees must file a request in writing for Leave leave of Absenceabsence, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, and the Employer must reply to the said Leave of Absence in writing within seven (7) days of the request. It is understood and agreed that the Employer shall allow Any employee approved for a minimum leave of three percent absence in excess of thirty (3%30) of the total number of employees off on unpaid Leave of Absence at days may be required to return any given time. The limit or all items issued to the number of employees being granted leave does not apply in emergency situationsthem for work purposes.
i) 6.09 When an employee suffers an injury or illness which requires his/her absencewill be absent from work, they shall report the fact to the Employer as soon as possible, prior to their actual starting time, so that adequate replacement may be made if necessary. The reporting of such injury or illness should absences must be made prior to starting times wherever possible - a minimum of one (1) hour for day shifts, or two (2) hours for afternoon shifts. prior to starting times.. Failure to comply may properly notify the employer of an absence in a timely manner will result in disciplinary action being taken by against the Employeremployee.
j) Employees must 6.10 It is the responsibility of the Employee to keep the Employer notified of their correct address and phone number at all timestimes and contact to the information currently on file shall be deemed to be contact with the Employee for the purposes of this agreement.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
