Work Share Program. During negotiations for this agreement, the parties discussed the feasibility of introducing a Work Share Program. Due to the complexity of this matter, the parties agree to meet to finalize discussions regarding the program prior to the expiry of this collective agreement. Should the need to introduce this program become necessary sooner, as a means to mitigate loss of employment, Work Share will be discussed prior to the layoff of affected employees.
Work Share Program. The Union and the Company agree to remain in the existing Work Share Program for the period they have now agreed to, plus any extensions to this program that are granted. Both parties will cooperate in applying for any extensions to this Work Share Program.
Work Share Program. The Work Share Oregon program, administered by the State of Oregon Employment Department, allows employers and employees to avoid layoffs by allowing a reduction in the amount of time employees work each week, with employees receiving unemployment compensation for the period of time that their work is reduced. Under this program the time reduction cannot be more than 40% nor no less than 20%, and the amount of reduction can vary from week to week in response to employer needs. The main eligibility criteria for an employee to participate in this program is that the employer must have applied and been accepted into the program, and the employee must have been employed by the employer full‐time for at least six months or part time for at least twelve months. In order for an employer to participate in the Work Share Program they must have approval of the Union including the signature of an authorized agent of the Union on the application. To avoid layoffs, EOU will promptly apply to participate in the Work Share Oregon program. SEIU will cooperate with EOU in completing the application. As part of the application process, depending on the availability of work related to their positions and eligibility for the Work Share Oregon program, EOU will notify bargaining unit members of their participation in the program (making them “Work Share Employees”) and their initial work schedule. Participants must timely complete required forms for the program as communicated by EOU’s Human Resources Department. Bargaining unit members who become eligible and available after the start of the program may enter the program later. Work Share Employees shall continue to receive eligible accruals and retirement contributions on a prorated basis. Work Share Employees currently eligible for health benefits will maintain benefits.
Work Share Program. The Work Share Oregon program, administered by the State of Oregon Employment Department, allows employers and employees to avoid layoffs by allowing a reduction in the amount of time employees work each week, with employees receiving unemployment compensation for the period of time that their work is reduced. Under this program the time reduction cannot be more than 40% nor no less than 20% and the amount of reduction can vary from week to week in response to employer needs. The main eligibility criteria for an employee to participate in this program is that the employer must have applied and been accepted into the program, and the employee must have been employed by the employer full- time for at least six months or part time for at least twelve months. In order for an employer to participate in the Work Share Program they must have approval of the Union including the signature of an authorized agent of the Union on the application. To avoid layoffs, OSU will promptly apply to participate in the Work Share Oregon program. SEIU will cooperate with OSU in completing the application. As part of the application process, depending on the availability of work related to their positions and eligibility for the Work Share Oregon program, OSU will notify bargaining unit members of their participation in the program (making them “Work Share Employees”) and their initial work schedule. Participants must complete required forms for the program, in a timely manner, as communicated by OSU’s University Human Resources Department. Bargaining unit members who become eligible and available after the start of the program may enter the program later. Work Share Employees shall continue to receive eligible accruals based on their FTE prior to the reduction in hours. Work Share Employees currently eligible for health benefits will maintain benefits. Pursuant to Article 50, Section 14, changes affecting an Employees’ Work Share schedule must be made known in writing by OSU to the employee with at least five (5) business days in advance of the beginning of the week in which the change is to take effect. While on Work Share, should an employee need to use accrued leave their supervisor will, whenever practicable, allow the employee to flex their time to stay within Work Share eligibility for the week. Recognizing that use of vacation leave may adversely impact a Work Share employee’s eligibility to receive Work Share payment from the Oregon Employment Department, the University ...
Work Share Program. 26 b. Under this OED Work Share program, the University will only reduce 28 indicated on Appendix A. Employee eligibility for the Work Share Oregon 29 Program is determined by OED. The main eligibility criteria for an employee 30 to participate in the program is that the employer musthave applied and 31 been accepted into the program, and the employee must have been employed 32 by the employer full time for at least six months or part time for at least 33 twelve months. 34
Work Share Program. 28 a) The Work Share Program, administered by the State of Oregon Employment 29 Department (OED), allows employers and employees to address economic challenges 30 by allowing a reduction in the amount of time employees work each week, with 31 employees receiving unemployment compensation for the period of time that their
33 b) Under this OED Work Share program, the University will only reduce employees 34 work hours, with the corresponding reduction in wages, by 20%. Employee eligibility 35 for the Work Share Oregon Program is determined by OED. The main eligibility 36 criteria for an employee to participate in the program is that the employer must have 37 applied and been accepted into the program, and the employee must have been 38 employed by the employer full time for at least six months or part time for at least 39 twelve months.
1 c) In order for an employer to participate in the Work Share Oregon Program they must 2 have approval of the Union that represents the impacted employees, including the 3 signature of an authorized agent of the Union on the application.
4 d) The University will promptly apply to participate in the Work Share Oregon program.
Work Share Program. Section 1. It is agreed that should business/economic conditions necessitate a reduction of the work force for extended periods of time, the Company and Union will meet to consider the feasibility of implementing a work sharing program that is mutually agreeable between the parties.
Work Share Program. The Work Share Program, administered by the State of Oregon Employment Department (OED), allows employers and employees to address economic challenges by allowing a reduction in the amount of time employees work each week between 20-40%, with employees receiving unemployment compensation for the period of time that their work is reduced.
