Common use of Wellness Ambassador Clause in Contracts

Wellness Ambassador. Whereas Rite Aid and UFCW Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428, 1442, and 8GS (hereinafter the “Union”), have met to discuss the implementation of a new employee position, “Wellness Ambassador”, as defined in the Company’s job description, which has been supplied, the Union and the Company recognize this position as part of the bargaining unit under the same terms and conditions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement if not otherwise specifically outlined in this letter. It will be at Rite Aid’s sole discretion as to which store locations will utilize this position. It is understood and agreed that Rite Aid may eliminate the position (and the corresponding premium pay) at any time in its sole discretion. The implementation of the position will not directly result in the reduction of hours to other associates. Rite Aid and the Union agree that Rite Aid will have the sole discretion in the selection of individuals for these positions. Rite Aid shall be the sole judge as to the competency of the candidates and the selection shall be based solely upon Rite Aid’s judgment of the skills, ability and competency of the candidates. To be considered as a candidate, they must be capable of performing all the essential functions, and have the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends as outlined in the Company’s job description. Associates promoted into this position must complete the required training successfully and will be subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period. During such time if the associate is not able to fulfill the needs of the Wellness Ambassador position them and any other associates that were affected by the change will be returned to their original positions. It is further agreed that this position will provide a premium pay wage increase for associates promoted into the role. The premium rate will be a seventy-five cent ($0.75) per hour increase to the associate’s current rate of pay. If an associate was hired as a Wellness Ambassador and is demoted to a lesser position, their rate of pay will be subject to change based on the minimum rate for the new position and the associate’s length of service with Rite Aid. If the associate is a licensed pharmacy technician, when classified as a Wellness Ambassador, they shall receive a seventy-five cent ($0.75) per hour premium while in the progression identified in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. If a pharmacy technician is at the top of the scale, or when they reach the top of the scale, the premium for those classified as a Wellness Ambassador shall be fifty cents ($0.50) per hour. Given that an associate may work more than one position (example: part-time “Wellness Ambassador” and part-time “Lead Service Associate”) the associate will be eligible to pyramid the premium rates. Leaving either position for any reason would result in the same forfeiture of the premium rate or rates as outlined above. If a Wellness Ambassador is required to use their personal vehicle for business during the work day, they shall be reimbursed at Rite Aid’s uniform mileage rate in effect at that time, and must submit for reimbursement under the company’s reimbursement policy.

Wellness Ambassador. Whereas Rite Aid and UFCW Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428, 1442, and 8GS (hereinafter the “Union”), have met to discuss the implementation of a new employee position, “Wellness Ambassador”, as defined in the Company’s job description, which has been supplied, the Union and the Company recognize this position as part of the bargaining unit under the same terms and conditions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement if not otherwise specifically outlined in this letter. It will be at Rite Aid’s sole discretion as to which store locations will utilize this position. It is understood and agreed that Rite Aid may eliminate the position (and the corresponding premium pay) at any time in its sole discretion. The implementation of the position will not directly result in the reduction of hours to other associates. Rite Aid and the Union agree that Rite Aid will have the sole discretion in the selection of individuals for these positions. Rite Aid shall be the sole judge as to the competency of the candidates and the selection shall be based solely upon Rite Aid’s judgment of the skills, ability and competency of the candidates. To be considered as a candidate, they he/she must be capable of performing all the essential functions, and have the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends as outlined in the Company’s job description. Associates promoted into this position must complete the required training successfully and will be subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period. During such time if the associate is not able to fulfill the needs of the Wellness Ambassador position them he/she and any other associates that were affected by the change will be returned to their his/her original positions. It is further agreed that this position will provide a premium pay wage increase for associates promoted into the role. The premium rate will be a seventy-five cent ($0.75) per hour increase to the associate’s current rate of pay. If an associate was hired as a Wellness Ambassador and is demoted to a lesser position, their his/her rate of pay will be subject to change based on the minimum rate for the new position and the associate’s length of service with Rite Aid. If the associate is a licensed pharmacy technician, when classified as a Wellness Ambassador, they shall receive a seventy-five cent ($0.75) per hour premium while in the progression identified in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. If a pharmacy technician is at the top of the scale, or when they reach the top of the scale, the premium for those classified as a Wellness Ambassador shall be fifty cents ($0.50) per hour. Given that an associate may work more than one position (example: part-time “Wellness Ambassador” and part-time “Lead Service AssociateShift Supervisor”) the associate will be eligible to pyramid the premium rates. Leaving either position for any reason would result in the same forfeiture of the premium rate or rates as outlined above. If a Wellness Ambassador is required to use their personal vehicle for business during the work day, they shall be reimbursed at Rite Aid’s uniform mileage rate in effect at that time, and must submit for reimbursement under the company’s reimbursement policy.

Wellness Ambassador. Whereas Rite Aid and UFCW Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428, 1442, and 8GS (hereinafter the “Union”), have met to discuss the implementation of a new employee position, “Wellness Ambassador”, as defined in the Company’s job description, which has been supplied, the Union and the Company recognize this position as part of the bargaining unit under the same terms and conditions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement if not otherwise specifically outlined in this letter. It will be at Rite Aid’s sole discretion as to which store locations will utilize this position. It is understood and agreed that Rite Aid may eliminate the position (and the corresponding premium pay) at any time in its sole discretion. The implementation of the position will not directly result in the reduction of hours to other associates. Rite Aid and the Union agree that Rite Aid will have the sole discretion in the selection of individuals for these positions. Rite Aid shall be the sole judge as to the competency of the candidates and the selection shall be based solely upon Rite Aid’s judgment of the skills, ability and competency of the candidates. To be considered as a candidate, they he/she must be capable of performing all the essential functions, and have the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends as outlined in the Company’s job description. Associates promoted into this position must complete the required training successfully and will be subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period. During such time if the associate is not able to fulfill the needs of the Wellness Ambassador position them he/she and any other associates that were affected by the change will be returned to their his/her original positions. It is further agreed that this position will provide a premium pay wage increase for associates promoted into the role. The premium rate will be a seventy-five cent cents ($0.75) per hour increase to the associate’s current rate of paypay or a minimum of eleven dollars ($11.00) per hour, whichever is higher. New hires starting at eleven dollars ($11.00) per hour or more will be considered to have already received the premium increase. This rate will remain in effect for the duration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. If the premium increase is more than seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour due to the minimum rate of eleven dollars ($11.00) per hour being applied, the associate shall forfeit the entire rate increase if at any time he/she leaves this position for any reason. The associate will return to his/her original rate of pay plus any normally applied rate increases that would have been received during the time in the position. If an associate was hired as a Wellness Ambassador and is demoted to a lesser position, their his/her rate of pay will be subject to change based on the minimum rate for the new position and the associate’s length of service with Rite Aid. If the associate is a licensed pharmacy technician, when classified as a Wellness Ambassador, they shall receive a seventy-five cent cents ($0.75) per hour premium while in the progression identified in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. If a pharmacy technician is at the top of the scale, or when they reach the top of the scale, the premium for those classified as a Wellness Ambassador shall be fifty cents ($0.50) per hour. Given that an associate may work more than one position (example: part-time “Wellness Ambassador” and part-time “Lead Service AssociateShift Supervisor”) the associate will be eligible to pyramid the premium ratesrates with the minimum rate continuing to be eleven dollars ($11.00) per hour for all hours worked in either position. Leaving either position for any reason would result in the same forfeiture of the premium rate or rates as outlined above. If a Wellness Ambassador is required to use their personal vehicle for business during the work day, they shall be reimbursed at Rite Aid’s uniform mileage rate in effect at that time, and must submit for reimbursement under the company’s reimbursement policy.