Common use of Voluntary Reduction of Hours Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Reduction of Hours. The Employer at any time may permit the conducting of voluntary reduction of hours programs or projects utilizing employees coming within the scope of this Collective Agreement consistent with the following: a) any voluntary reduction in an employee’s hours shall be for a fixed term, a minimum of one (1) month and maximum of one (1) year in duration; b) employees may request a reduction in hours of work in writing submitted to their Manager and the Human Resource Services Division and such request will be considered in light of operational needs; c) employees who are working reduced hours reserve the right to resume their regular hours of work upon a minimum of one (1) month’s written notice; d) employees receiving benefits as outlined in Part II of the Collective Agreement at the time of their voluntary reduction of hours shall remain on benefits and shall continue to be responsible for their portion of the benefit costs while working reduced hours; e) permanent employees approved for a voluntary reduction of hours of less than twenty (20) hours per week will be responsible for both the employee and the Employer portion of pension contributions should they elect to purchase this service through the Local Authorities Pension Plan following the conclusion of their voluntary reduction of hours; f) this program is not available to temporary or probationary employees.