Common use of WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME Clause in Contracts

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it has been posted unless the employee(s) agree. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the schedule is posted shall be personally informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 New employees shall receive three (3) working shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If a change is contemplated in this practice, before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternatives.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 9.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two four (24) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agreeagrees. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the work schedule is posted shall be personally so informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 a. New employees shall receive three five (35) working shifts of orientation. If required, employees can request additional shifts of orientation. During this orientation, the new employee shall be an "extra" in addition to the regular number of employees. Employees shall receive orientation and on the shifts for which they were hired to work, with at least one (1) shift on the day shift. b. Where the Employer assigns an employee to orient a newly hired employee in the bargaining unit, the employee who is training will be paid at receive a premium of two dollars ($2.00) per hour and the newly hired will receive two dollars ($2.00) per hour less than the starting start rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this classification during the orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive itperiod. 11.03 9.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If : a. Nursing Staff b. No employees shall be scheduled to work more than two (2) different shifts in one work week without a change break of at least sixteen (16) hours. Employees coming off the night shift shall have a break of at least thirty-two (32) hours before starting a new shift. It is contemplated understood that this is subject to the availability of staff. All efforts will be made to maintain the above breaks. c. No employee shall work more than seven (7) consecutive days (and the Employer will endeavour to schedule an employee to work no more than five (5) consecutive days) and more than twenty (20) shifts in this practice, before any four (4) week period. Employees may exchange working days and days off providing such change is implementedapproved by the supervisor and providing that no overtime will be paid as a result of such change. d. The Employer shall arrange shifts so that each employee shall have at least two (2) free weekends in every four (4) week period. 9.04 A part-time employee will be committed to work additional days upon request by the Employer, specifically during the summer months and at the Christmas-New Year period to replace a full-time employee. The Employer will discuss recognize the matter with integrity of the Union to explore possible alternativespart-time position and will not make unreasonable requests for additional work by part-time employees.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 a. The Employer shall endeavour to establish a master schedule for all classifications. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two one (21) weeks week prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts Subject to 20.01(c), no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agreeagrees. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the work schedule is posted posted, shall be personally so informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as schedule. b. Employees may exchange working days and off days providing such change is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned approved by sickness or leave the manager, and providing no employee shall work in excess of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (488) consecutive days due to such an exchange or more than twenty (20) hour noticedays in any four (4) week period. When posting the scheduleSuch voluntary exchanges shall not result in overtime payments. Should an employee demonstrate a pattern of switching shifts and/or picking up shifts and subsequently calls in sick, the Employer will have reasonable cause to request that employee to provide a medical certificate for that day on the employee’s next regularly scheduled shift, on the following terms: i. The medical information will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to a third party without the employee’s consent; and ii. The cost of such certificate will not be reimbursed by the Employer. Should an electronic copy via email employee demonstrate a pattern of picking up shifts and subsequently giving them away, the Employer will have reasonable cause to those staff who provide deny subsequent requests that would continue this pattern. c. Employees within the same classification may voluntarily exchange scheduled shifts upon their correct email addressmanager’s or designate approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). It is agreed understood that any such voluntary exchange shall not result in overtime payment by the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted scheduleEmployer. 11.02 New 10.02 Full-time employees shall receive three (3) working will not be moved to other shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of payunless mutually agreed upon, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour or unless they were hired for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive itall shifts. 11.03 10.03 Nothing herein shall constitute a guarantee of hours of work per day or per week. The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the followingtwenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day nature of the facility and the need of the residents as follows: a. Nursing Staff: If a change is contemplated (RN, RPN, PSW, HCA & NA) eight (8) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour paid lunch as conditions permit. b. Activity Department: eight (8) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour paid lunch. c. Housekeeping Staff: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. d. Laundry Staff: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. e. Kitchen Staff: There will be coverage in this practicethe kitchen from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternativesinclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. x. Xxxx: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall endeavour to post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts schedule but in no later case (subject to emergencies) less than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shiftsweek. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agree. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the schedule is posted shall be personally informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 New employees shall receive three (3) working shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If a change is contemplated in this practice, before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternatives.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 9.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agreeagrees. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the work schedule is posted shall be personally so informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 9.02 New employees shall receive three five (35) working shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation orientation, the new employee shall be an "extra" in addition to the regular number of employees. It is agreed and understood that RPNsEmployees shall receive orientation on the shifts for which they were hired to work, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents with at least one (60¢1) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive iton the day shift. 11.03 9.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If : a. Nursing Staff b. No employees shall be scheduled to work more than two (2) different shifts in one work week without a change break of at least sixteen (16) hours. Employees coming off the night shift shall have a break of at least thirty two (32) hours before starting a new shift. It is contemplated understood that this is subject to the availability of staff. All efforts will be made to maintain the above breaks. c. No employee shall work more than seven (7) consecutive days (and the Employer will endeavour to schedule an employee to work no more than five (5) consecutive days) and more than twenty (20) shifts in this practice, before any four (4) week period. Employees may exchange working days and days off providing such change is implementedapproved by the supervisor and providing that no overtime will be paid as a result of such change. d. The Employer shall arrange shifts so that each employee shall have at least two (2) free weekends in every four (4) week period subject to the availability of staff or emergency situations. 9.04 A part-time employee will be committed to work additional days upon request by the Employer, specifically during the summer months and at the Christmas-New Year period to replace a full-time employee. The Employer will discuss recognize the matter with integrity of the Union to explore possible alternativespart-time position and will not make unreasonable requests for additional work by part-time employees.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall endeavour to post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts schedule but in no later case (subject to emergencies) less than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shiftsweek. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agree. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the schedule is posted shall be personally informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 New employees shall receive three (3) working shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty forty cents (60¢40¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty twenty-five cents (40¢25¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If a change is contemplated in this practice, before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternatives.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall endeavour to post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts schedule but in no later case (subject to emergencies) less than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shiftsweek. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agree. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the schedule is posted shall be personally informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) 48 hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 New employees shall receive three (3) working shifts of orientation and will be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, RPNs when required to orient other RPNs, RPNs will receive a bonus of sixty twenty five cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢25¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If a change is contemplated in this practice, before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternatives.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 9.01 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two one (21) weeks week prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agreeagrees. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the work schedule is posted shall be so informed personally informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned by sickness or leave of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (48) hour notice. When posting the schedule, the Employer will provide an electronic copy via email to those staff who provide their correct email address. It is agreed that the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted schedule. 11.02 9.02 Employees will not be moved to other shifts unless mutually agreed upon or unless they were hired for all shifts. a. New employees shall receive three (3) paid working shifts of orientation orientation. b. Orientation time shall be scheduled on all shifts and an employee being oriented shall be an “extra” in addition to the regular number of employees. a. No employee shall work more than six (6) consecutive days, and no more than twenty (20) shifts in any four (4) week period. Employees may exchange working days and days off providing such change is approved by the supervisor and providing no employee shall work in excess of eight (8) consecutive days due to such an exchange or more than twenty (20) shifts in any four (4) week period. If there are scheduling difficulties, the Employer and the Union shall meet to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution. b. Employees shall have a free weekend every second weekend. For the purpose of this Article, a weekend is considered to be a Saturday and Sunday, unless mutually agreed otherwise. 9.05 A part-time employee will be committed to work additional days upon request by the Employer, specifically during the summer months and at the Christmas- New Year period to replace a full-time employee. The Employer will recognize the integrity of the part-time position and will not make unreasonable requests for additional work by part-time employees. Unreasonable or consistent refusal by a part-time employee to work additional days upon request may result in disciplinary action. 9.06 Part-time employees shall not be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than used to deprive full-time employees of the starting rate of pay, but no less than the minimum wage. During this orientation the maximum allowable hours where reasonably possible. 9.07 An employee shall be an extrapaid overtime at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times her straight time hourly rate for all hours worked: a. in excess of seven and one-half (7½) hours on any work day; b. in excess of seven and one-half (7½) hours worked consecutively; c. in excess of seventy-five (75) hours worked in any two (2) week period unless hours or shifts in excess of seventy-five (75) hours are a result of a mutual shift exchange. 9.08 All overtime must be authorized by the supervisor, and a call-in is deemed to constitute such authorization. It is agreed and understood There shall be no pyramiding of overtime and/or premium pay under any provision of this Agreement. 9.09 There shall be a master schedule in each facility covered by this Agreement, covering all but unscheduled part-time employees. The schedule shall not be amended or changed without prior consultation between the parties. The guiding principle in distributing work time not subject to the job posting requirements of this Agreement, shall be that RPNs, when required the employee with higher seniority shall be given preference. 9.10 Prior to orient other RPNs, will receive working a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel shift that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the following: If a change is contemplated in this practice, before such change is implementedemployee normally does not work, the Employer will discuss supervisor shall direct the matter with employee to the Union to explore possible alternativeswritten outlines of job routines.

WORK SCHEDULES, HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME. 11.01 a. The Employer shall endeavour to establish a master schedule for all classifications. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Employer shall post work schedules on a four (4) week basis at least two one (21) weeks week prior to the effective date of the schedule. Part time and casual staff will provide availability for additional shifts Subject to 20.01(c), no later than one (1) week prior to the posting of the schedule. Part time and casual staff who do not provide availability will be considered to be available for additional shifts. The Employer will use its best effort to establish a master schedule for all employees. No changes shall be made in the schedule of the employees once it the effective date has been posted reached unless the employee(s) agreeagrees. Employees who have days or hours added to their schedule after the work schedule is posted posted, shall be personally so informed by the Employer at the time that the extra work is added to the schedule or as soon thereafter as schedule. b. Employees may exchange working days and off days providing such change is reasonably applicable. This provision does not apply to changes occasioned approved by sickness or leave the manager, and providing no employee shall work in excess of absence for which the Employer has not received at least forty-eight (488) consecutive days due to such an exchange or more than one hundred and sixty (160) hour noticehours in any four (4) week period. When posting the scheduleSuch voluntary exchanges shall not result in overtime payments. Should an employee demonstrate a pattern of switching shifts and/or picking up shifts and subsequently calls in sick, the Employer will have reasonable cause to request that employee to provide a medical certificate for that day on the employee’s next regularly scheduled shift, on the following terms: i. The medical information will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to a third party without the employee’s consent; and ii. The cost of such certificate will not be reimbursed by the Employer. Should an electronic copy via email employee demonstrate a pattern of giving away and/or picking up shifts and subsequently giving them away, the Employer will have reasonable cause to those staff who provide deny subsequent requests that would continue this pattern. During an outbreak the Employer may stop approving shift exchanges. c. Employees within the same classification may voluntarily exchange scheduled shifts upon their correct email addressmanager’s or designate approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). It is agreed understood that any such voluntary exchange shall not result in overtime payment by the hard copy of the schedule is the official posted scheduleEmployer. 11.02 New d. The Employer will respond to requests for days off or vacation requests as soon as reasonably possible, normally within 3 business days for lieu days, shift exchanges and giveaways, and 5 business days for vacation requests and leaves of absence. 10.02 Full-time employees will not be moved to other shifts unless mutually agreed upon, or unless they were hired for all shifts. 10.03 Nothing herein shall receive three (3) working shifts constitute a guarantee of orientation and will hours of work per day or per week. Notwithstanding the forgoing, no shift shall be paid at two dollars ($2.00) less than the starting rate of payfour (4) hours in duration, but no less than the minimum wageexcept for evening dietary shifts and (mandatory) in-services. During this orientation the employee shall be an extra. It is agreed and understood that RPNs, when required to orient other RPNs, will receive a bonus of sixty cents (60¢) per hour for such orientation. It is agreed and understood that Aides, when required to orient other Aides, will receive a bonus of forty cents (40¢) per hour for such orientation. Such orientation shall normally be performed by a high seniority employee. RPNs that feel that an extra shift of orientation would be beneficial may receive it. 11.03 The Employer shall schedule employees for each department to reflect the followingtwenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day nature of the facility and the need of the residents as follows: a. Nursing Staff: If a change is contemplated (RN, RPN, PSW, HCA & NA) eight (8) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour paid lunch as conditions permit. b. Activity Department: eight (8) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour paid lunch. c. Housekeeping Staff: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. d. Laundry Staff: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. e. Kitchen Staff: There will be coverage in this practicethe kitchen from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., before such change is implemented, the Employer will discuss the matter with the Union to explore possible alternativesinclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch. x. Xxxx: eight and one-half (8½) hours inclusive of one-half (½) hour unpaid lunch.