An Employee on a reduced appointment may not return to full-time employment in the same position or change the percentage reduction in hours of work unless said return or change is approved by the Human Resources Department.
An Employee on a reduced appointment shall continue to be a member of the bargaining unit and shall be covered by this Collective Agreement.
An Employee on an approved unpaid Medical Leave shall not accrue credited service for retirement during the time which the Employee is on said Medical Leave without pay.
An Employee on a reduced appointment shall continue to participate in the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan and other staff benefit plans provided for in Article 17, Staff Benefits. Except as provided in Clause 20.1.11 below, both the Employee's and the Employer's contributions shall be based on the Normal Salary and coverage for the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan and the Life Insurance Plan shall be based on the Normal Salary. For Pension purposes, an Employee on a reduced appointment shall receive credited service in accordance with the terms of the University of Winnipeg Trusteed Pension Plan (subject to Canada Revenue Agency regulations concerning periods of unpaid service).
An Employee on. Workers’ Compensation may accrue up to one (1) year of service credit in determining his/her salary, including longevity, or vacation eligibility. These advance credits will become effective upon employee’s return to work. Vacation time will be accrued at the normal rate for one year during disability leave. If such disability leave extends beyond one year, vacation time will not be accrued during the extended time. In the event an employee is declared to have a permanent total disability verified by the Board’s physician, he/she shall receive a contribution toward the premium for health and life insurance, commensurate to an employee retiring with thirty (30) years of service.
An Employee on a reduced appointment shall continue to participate in the University of Winnipeg Pension Plan and other staff benefit plans provided for in Article 17, Staff Benefits. Except as provided in Clause 20.1.11 below, both the Employee's and the Employer's contributions shall be based on the Normal Salary and coverage for the University of Winnipeg Pension Plan and the Life Insurance Plan shall be based on the Normal Salary (subject to Canada Revenue Agency regulations concerning periods of unpaid service). For Pension purposes, an Employee on a reduced appointment shall receive credited service in accordance with the terms of the University of Winnipeg Pension Plan.
An Employee on a Maternity or Parental Leave who wishes to terminate their leave in advance of the previously established date will advise the Company in writing. Such employee will be returned to work within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of such notification, or such shorter period of time agreed between the Company and employee.
An Employee on sick leave shall furnish a written signed statement to his supervisor to justify the usage of sick leave. If the Employee fails to submit a sick leave request form within thirty (30) calendar days of returning to work, the Employee shall forfeit any paid time and shall be unpaid (unless the failure to do so was not in the Employee’s control). If medical attention is required, a certificate stating the nature of the illness from a licensed physician shall be required to justify the sick leave usage. If absence due to illness or injury exceeds three (3) working days, a certificate from a licensed physician stating the nature of the illness or injury shall be required to justify the sick leave usage. If the illness or injury continues to seven (7) or more calendar days, weekly written statements from a licensed physician stating the nature of the illness or injury, and a prognosis for recovery will be required to justify the use of sick leave. If the City Manager believes there is reason to doubt the employee’s actual sickness, he may require evidence thereof and if such evidence would not convince a reasonable man of the fact of the illness, sick leave will not be granted.
An Employee on a term appointment under this Article may return to full-time status at any time by providing four (4) weeks’ notice in writing to the Executive Director with a copy to the Union. Notice can be waived by mutual agreement.
An Employee on a fixed-term contract whose contract expires during a period of paid maternity leave shall not be eligible for further maternity leave after the date of expiry of the contract unless she is re-employed on a continuing basis or on a further fixed-term contract. The provision of maternity leave shall not be grounds for the termination of a contract or for a refusal by the Company to offer re- employment.
