Common use of Effect of Absence Clause in Contracts

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits under provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's ’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits, Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotionpromotions, demotiondemotions, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity leave or adoption leave for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, for a period of one year if an employee’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardJob Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, Paid Leave such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The Employer name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall continue be limited to pay premiums for benefit plans for those employees who are on paid leave have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of absence or up to thirty days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitscan satisfactorily perform the job. It Within this period the employee may voluntarily return , or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is understood that completed. A list of vacancies filled in the obligation preceding month under this article and the names of the Employersuccessful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. The Hospital shall have the right to make a temporary appointment until such position has been complied with and arrangements have been made to permit the person elected to fill the vacancy to be assigned to the job concerned. There shall be only one posting with respect to each vacancy. The Hospital is not required to consider an employee who has been transferred as a result of this provision in the previous six months, The notice of vacancy shall contain the following: nature of position, required qualifications, ability and skills, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue shift, and the salary for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hoursclassifications. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee Hospital has the right to fill temporary vacancies as stated elsewhere in the contract. Without nullifying these provisions the Hospital shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.following principles:

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. EFFECT OF ABSENCE , It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions*, or permanent transfers for a period of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorone year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits under provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority See Local Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of twenty-four eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardEffective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, Paid Leave on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours if work would have been. Provisions Appendix Seniority Lists ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Employer Committee shall continue be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to pay premiums be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for benefit which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the Committee with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans for employees who are which impact on paid leave the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of absence or if the employee continues Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their contributions towards said benefitsown recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that the obligation all of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity above shall be considered completed in a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factortimely manner.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under provisions any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in The which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous days to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerabsence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in or benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardNotwithstanding Article (a) service and seniority will accrue for a maximum period of seventeen (17) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a pregnancy leave, Paid Leave The Employer shall and for a maximum period of eighteen (18) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a parental leave. In addition, the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the subsidized employee benefits in which the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue participating for up to twenty-four months following seventeen weeks from the date commencement of the injuryleave while the employee is on pregnancy leave, and for up to eighteen (18) weeks from the commencement of the leave while the employee is on parental leave, unless the employee does not intend to pay her contributions. Hospital agrees to provide, in response to an employee's request, his service and/or anniversary date. For purposes of this provisionlayoff and recall, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to operate on a department-wide basis, i.e., laboratory, radiology or such other departments which exist in the date of hireindividual hospitals where the employees are covered by this Agreement. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions Seniority lists and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency layoff and physical ability of the recall rights for full- time employees shall be consideredseparate from seniority lists and layoff and recall rights for part-time employees. Where these things are equalAn employee who is transferred to a position outside the bargaining unit for: a period of less than eighteen (18) months or such longer period as the parties may agree upon or; a specific term of appointment, including temporarily replacing an employee outside the bargaining unit shall retain but not accumulate seniority shall be held at the determining factor.time of transfer. In the event the employee is returned to a position in the bargaining unit within the time periods noted in

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall continue to pay premiums show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for benefit plans for all employees who are on paid leave of absence or if within the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employerbargaining unit, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months within a reasonable time following the date of the injury. For purposes completion of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievanceAgreement. The Employer further agrees to revise and amend the said seniority of list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date is permanently transferred from working hours prior one department to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five daysanother, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxxhe shall, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after following the completion of the probationary period. No grievance period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be filed his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with respect to such discharges during the probationary periodhis regular seniority standing. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the Part-time employees shall be considered. Where these things are equalaccrue seniority for a period of eighteen months and service for a period of fifteen weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, seniority shall be on the determining factorbasis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in An employee shall continueto accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for maternity or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the Collective Agreementfirst month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceed thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the terms Hospitalwill continue to make contributiontowards employee in which the employee is participating, and the employee’s seniority continue to accumulate. Ifthe unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of vacation entitlement, and service shall sick leave benefits for which the employee is for that portion of the leave of absence which excess of thirty (30) calendar days. In such cases the employee may arrange with the Hospital to the premium of any subsidized benefits for the entire period of such leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid leave, layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be deemed to refer to length consideredto be on an unpaid leave of employment absence and subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during conditions indicated above. In cases where an approved employee’s absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days qualifies as either maternity, adoption, or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Homeparental leave, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for creditsfor service for purposes of salary increment, the purposesof vacation, sick leave, or seniority, salary increments and any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement agreement or elsewhereotherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a part-time employee, such shall be suspended; accumulate on the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and of what the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly’s regular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation its share of the Employer, and/or percentage-in- lieu provided under the aforesaid benefits while on collective agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall continue for up to twenty-four months following register this provision with the date of the injuryUnemployment Insurance Commission as part ofthe SUB plan. For purposes of this provision, it is understood Seniority rights and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity an employment shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior deemed to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.have been terminated

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that that, during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; , for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absenceabsence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that that, during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation Boardup-to-date copy of each departmental seniority list shall be posted once a year. The following is a list of departments for seniority purposes. Nursing Nursing Other Food Service Environmental Services Maintenance Materials Management ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, Paid Leave The Employer the Union shall continue be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to pay premiums the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of absence or if this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitsparties. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking;

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. ? at- During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial 'seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave.. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay- off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue maternity or adoption leave. or for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer Seniority Lists Seniority lists of bargaining unit employees shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are be posted on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation bulletin board within thirty (30) calendar days of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date signing of the injuryAgreement and thereafter. For purposes Copies of this provisionthe seniority. list will be supplied to the Union. Upon posting, employees have thirty (30) calendar days in which to file complaints against their seniority standing and if no complaints are filed, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed deemed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievanceseniority list as posted is correct. The seniority list shall show the unused portion of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior employee’s “sick leave bank” established November upon conversion to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent Hospitals of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.Ontario Disability Insurance Plan E a

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardARTICLE JOB SECURITY respect to the development of any operating or plan which may affect the bargaining unit, Paid Leave The Employer the Union shall continue be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to pay premiums the final phases of the process." Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of absence or if this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitsparties. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking;

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: a) It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will pay its share of the premiums for up to months an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of weeks if absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, or Long Term Disability benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardJob Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, Paid Leave such vacancy shall be posted for a period of consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies Shall be made in writing within the day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet normal requirements of the job. The Employer name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within bargaining unit for vacant referred to Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees for consideration shall continue be limited to pay premiums for benefit plans for those employees who are on paid leave of absence or if have applied for the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employerposition in accordance with this Article, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity selection shall be considered a leave made in accordance with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorthis Article.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits or benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardThe Hospital will maintain a seniority list showing the names and Social Insurance Number and the date each employee's seniority commenced. Such seniority list will be brought up to date every six (6) months, Paid Leave The Employer and a copy shall continue be posted for the information of employees and a copy will be furnished to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave the Union. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of absence any operating or if re-structuring plan which may affect the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employerbargaining unit, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity Union shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known involved in the planning process as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of lay-off being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a probationary employee more broadly representational make-up, there shall not be made the subject of immediately established a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done Staff Planning Committee for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance bargaining unit, which shall be filed with respect to such discharges meet during the probationary periodterm of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority It shall be the determining factorfunction of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings during their regularly-scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the Committee with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any re- organization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their own recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in An employee shall continueto accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for maternity or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the Collective Agreementfirst month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceed thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the terms Hospitalwill continueto make contributiontowards employee in which the employee is participating, and the employee’s seniority continue to accumulate. Ifthe unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30)continuous calendar days, the employee will not accumulate service for the purposes of vacation entitlement, and service shall sick leave benefits for which the employee is for that portion of the leave of absence which excess of thirty (30) calendar days. In such cases the employee may arrange with the Hospital to the premium of any subsidized benefits for the entire period of such leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid leave, layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be deemed to refer to length consideredto be on an unpaid leave of employment absence and subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during conditions indicated above. In cases where an approved employee’s absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days qualifies as either maternity, adoption, or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Homeparental leave, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for creditsfor service for purposes of salary increment, the purposesof vacation, sick leave, or seniority, salary increments and any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement agreement or elsewhereotherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a part-time employee, such shall be suspended; accumulate on the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and of what the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly’s regular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation its share of the Employer, and/or percentage-in- lieu provided under the aforesaid benefits while on collective agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall continue for up to twenty-four months following register this provision with the date of the injuryUnemployment Insurance Commissionas part ofthe SUB plan. For purposes of this provision, it is understood Seniority rights and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity an employment shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior deemed to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.have been terminated

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue benefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitsan illness. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorduty of the employee to notify the Hospital promptly of any change in address. If an employee fails to do this, the Hospital will not be responsible for failure of a notice sent by registered mail to reach such employee. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process from early phases through to the final phases of the process.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in (a) (Article (a) applies to full-time employees only; Note’ provides that the Collective Agreement, the terms accrual of seniority and service shall on pregnancy and parental leave also applies to part- time employees; Note provides that this clause (including the notes) must be deemed to refer to length interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Employment Standards Act). If an employee’s absence without pay from the Hospital including absences under Article Leaves of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding Absence, exceeds thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding (30) continuous calendar days credit for the employee will not accumulate seniority or service for any purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits under provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; for the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days unless otherwise provided and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue entitled to participate during the period of absence. In the case of unpaid approved leaves of absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days an employee may arrange with the Hospital to repay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days to ensure continuing coverage. In circumstances where a full-time employee is on an unpaid leave of absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days and voluntarily works occasional during the leave period, the employee shall be deemed to have continued on unpaid leave. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits or benefits (including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardIn Page Collective Agreement Expiring March addition, Paid Leave The Employer the Hospital shall continue to contribute its share of premiums for those subsidized employee benefits in which the employee is participating for up to months while an employee is in receipt of benefits or benefits (including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance). Notwithstandingthis provision, seniority and service will accrue and the Hospital will continue to pay the premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave for a period of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of seventeen (17) weeks while an employee who has completed the probationary is on pregnancy leave under Article and for a period shall date from working hours prior of up to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or fortythirty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new (35) weeks while an employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary on parental leave under Article Seniority and service will accrue for an adoptive parent or a natural father for a period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect up to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.fifty-two

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in (a) An employee shall continue to accumulate seniority for any approved leave of absence with pay, for pregnancy, parental or adoption leave, educational leave, and for the Collective Agreementfirst month of any approved leave of absence without pay. Subsequent to the first month, seniority shall be retained but not accumulated for the remainder of the leave of absence without pay. If the unpaid leave of absence does not exceed thirty (30) calendar days, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed Hospital will continue to refer to length of employment subject to make contribution towards subsidized employee benefits in which the following conditions: It employee is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Homeparticipating, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits under provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordinglyseniority will continue to accumulate. In additionIf the unpaid leave of absence exceeds thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the employee will become responsible not accumulate service for the purposes of vacation entitlement, and sick leave benefits for which the employee is participating, for that portion of the leave of absence which is in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days. In such cases the employee may arrange with the Hospital to the full payment premium of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the entire period of such leave to ensure continuous coverage. Employees on unpaid sick leave, layoff or receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits will be considered to be on an unpaid leave of absence and subject to the absenceconditions indicated above. It is further understood understood, however, that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months one year if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardIn cases where an employee’s absence qualifies as either pregnancy, Paid Leave adoption, or parental leave, credits for service for the purposes of vacation, sick leave, seniority, salary increments and any other benefit under any provisions of the collective agreement or otherwise shall continue to accumulate throughout the leave. In the case of a part-time employee, such service shall accumulate on the basis of what the employee’s regular hours of work would have been had she not been on such leave. The Employer shall continue to pay premiums its share of the benefits and/or provided under the agreement during the period of such leave. The Hospital shall register this provision with the Unemployment Insurance Commission as part of the SUB plan. Seniority rights and an employment shall be deemed to have been terminated if leaves of own accord; is discharged and the discharge is not reversed through the grievance and arbitration procedure; refuses to continue to work or return to work during an emergency or circumstances beyond the Hospital’s control unless a satisfactory reason is given; is laid off for benefit plans a period of more than (24) months or the employee’s seniority, whichever is less; is absent from work without permission for employees who are on paid three (3) working days unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; fails to return to work upon termination of an authorized leave of absence or if a leave of absence for purposes other than those for which the leave of absence may be granted; fails to return to work within seven (7) calendar days after being recalled from layoff by notice sent by registered mail unless a satisfactory explanation is given by the employee; is absent due to illness or disability for a period of thirty (30) months, unless has less than six (6) months’ service at the time the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits. If the employee continues their contributions towards said has less than six (6) months’ service at the time the illness or disability commenced and is not eligible for long-term disability benefits, this provision will apply after an absence equal to length of service at the time the absence commenced. It is understood that This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the obligation provisions of the EmployerHuman Rights Code. Article Layoff, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up Recall. and Retraininn (Applicable to twentyFull-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood time and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or layPart-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.time Employees

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in- excess of thirty continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, 'except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. It Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen. weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is further understood that during such on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer if an employee is on maternity or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absenceadoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision seniority provision, service shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is further understood that the obligation of the Employerduring such unpaid absence, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue credit for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For seniority for purposes of this provisionpromotion, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence., . Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a probationary period of eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Job Posting Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who have applied 'for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of up to thirty days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee can satisfactorily perform the job. Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is completed. A list of vacancies filled in the preceding month under this Article and the names of the successful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the Union. Such posting shall contain the following information: nature of position, qualifications, required knowledge and education, skills, whether shift work is anticipated, and the hourly wage rate or range of hourly wage rates. The Hospital agrees that the terms and conditions will not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of established in an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period arbitrary or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factordiscriminatory manner.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement((a), the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: clause are applicable to full-time employees only) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of any subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums up to eighteen (I8) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers benefits, or for a period of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the one (Iy)ear if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall be considered. Where these things are equalaccrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, seniority shall be on the determining factorbasis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, vacation sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's ’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen (18) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardEffective October part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, Paid Leave on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or re-structuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this Agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Employer Committee shall continue be comprised of equal numbers of representatives of the Hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to pay premiums be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for benefit which the shall be paid by the Hospital at his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee may direct. Disclosure To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital will provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans for employees who are which impact on paid leave the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of absence or if the employee continues Hospital and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of the Committee shall be entitled to submit their contributions towards said benefitsown recommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this agreement. It is understood that the obligation all of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity above shall be considered completed in a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factortimely manner.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue during maternity leave or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an absence is due to disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Job Where a disability resulting permanent vacancy occurs in benefitsa classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardApplications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7)day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three ( 3 ) consecutive calendar days, Paid Leave excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three ( 3 ) day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer, appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The Employer name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall continue be limited to pay premiums for benefit plans for those employees who are on paid leave have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of absence or up to thirty (30) days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitscan satisfactorily perform the job. It Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is understood that completed. A list of vacancies filled in the obligation preceding month under this article and the names of the Employersuccessful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the aforesaid benefits while on Union. The posting will show the classification, department and present hours of work. No posting will be made in the case of temporary vacancies, which vacancies shall continue include those caused by illness or vacation periods. Probationary employees may not apply for up to twenty-four months following the date such Successful applicants of the injuryjob bidding procedure will not be permitted to reapply for a posted job for a period of twelve (12) months. For purposes the purpose of this provision, it is understood Article a transfer shall mean a change of classification. Transfer and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that Seniority Outside the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has Unit Effective for employees transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion out of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect bargaining unit subsequent to such discharges during (the probationary period. Upon effective date as set out in the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorLocal Provisions Appendix).

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro pro-rata basis and the employee's employee% anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, absence not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months one year if an employee's employee% absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Workers' Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or Workers' Compensation if the employee continues their contributions contribution towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, to pay the aforesaid benefits while on Workers' Compensation shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditionsthis collective agreement: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; , for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardThe Hospital will provide the Union with a copy of such list as of the last day of each May and November during the term of this Agreement. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or plan which may affect the bargaining unit, Paid Leave The Employer the Union shall continue be involved in the planning process from the early phases through to pay premiums the final phases of the process. Staff Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of absence or if this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitsparties. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking:

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous (30) days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days calender days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; , for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's ’s anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to (18) months employee is In receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on or adoption leave. Effective shall accrue for the seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwith- standing this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four eighteen (18) months if an employee's ’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, or for a period of one (1) year If an employee’s unpaid absence due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardSeniority Lists A seniority list will be posted on the Hospital bulletin board in January and July of each year. Copies of the will be supplied to the Union. Upon posting of the seniority list, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue employees will have thirty days In which to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who file complaints against their standing, and If no complaints are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It filed, is understood deemed that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it seniority as posted is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorcorrect.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used Unless otherwise provided in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditionsthis collective agreement: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absencewill continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of or benefits. It Such payment shall continue while an employee is further understood that during such on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of ab- sencethirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstandingthis provision, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority service shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is further understood that the obligation of the Employerduring such unpaid absence, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue credit for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For seniority for purposes of this provisionpromotion, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal demotion, transfer or lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstandingthis provision seniority shall accrue for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits or benefits or while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Seniority Lists: See Local Provisions Appendix ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process. Staff Planning Committee: In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the of a probationary employee more broadly representational make-up, there shall not be made the subject of immediately established a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done Staff Planning Committee for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance bargaining unit, which shall be filed with respect to such discharges meet during the probationary periodterm of this agreement every three (3) months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority It shall be the determining factorfunction of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action of employees; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs identifying vacant positions within the for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used Unless otherwise provided in the this Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absenceabsence except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to thirty (30) months while an employee is in receipt of or benefits. Such payment shall continue while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance Period) to a maximum of thirty (30) months from the time the absence commenced. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an absence is due to disability resulting in benefits.. It is further understood that that, during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four thirty (30) months if an absence is due to disability resulting in benefits or benefits or while an employee is on sick leave (including the Employment Insurance period) or for a period of one (1) year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsan illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardAny complaint or grievance having to do with the observance or non-observance of seniority rules may, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue however, be submitted to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or arbitration if the employee continues cannot mutually upon settlement. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY With respect to the development any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being finalized and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process Planning Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or minimizing potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, identifying xxx proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking; identifying and seeking ways to address the retraining needs of employees; identifying vacant positions within the Hospital for which surplus members of the bargaining unit might qualify, or such positions which are currently filled but which are expected to become vacant within a twelve (12) month period. Composition and The Committee shall be comprised of numbers of representatives of the hospital and from the Union. The number of representatives is to be determined locally, and shall consist of at least two representatives from each party. Meetings of the Committee shall be held during normal working hours. Representatives attending such meetings shall be deemed to be work time for which the representative shall be paid by the Hospital his or her regular or premium rate as may be applicable. The Hospital shall' make typing and other such clerical assistance available as required. Each party shall appoint a co-chair for the Committee. Co-chairs shall chair alternate meetings of the Committee and will be jointly responsible for establishing the agenda of the Committee meetings, preparing minutes and writing such correspondence as the Committee direct. To allow the Staff Planning Committee to carry out its mandated role under this Article, the Hospital provide the with pertinent financial and staffing information and with a copy of any reorganization plans which impact on the bargaining unit. Accountability The Committee shall submit its written recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer of the and the Board of Trustees. Where there is no consensus within the Committee, the individual members of shall be entitled to submit their contributions towards said benefitsrecommendations. Any agreement between the Hospital and the Union resulting from the above review concerning the method of implementation will take precedence over the other provisions of this It is understood that the obligation all of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity above shall be considered completed in a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factortimely 'manner.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority sen- iority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous thirty contin- uous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement Agree- ment or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess thirty continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary anni- versary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating part- icipating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. It Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is further understood that during such on maternity or adoption leave. April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer if an employee is on maternity or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absenceadoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision seniority provision, service shall accrue for a period of twenty-four months fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is further understood that the obligation of the Employerduring such unpaid absence, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue credit for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For seniority for purposes of this provisionpromo- demotion, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity transfer or lay - off shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall suspended and not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges accrue during the probationary periodperiod of absence. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their Notwith- standing t h i s provision seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotionsaccrue during maternity or adoption leave, or permanent transfers for a period of employeeseigh - teen months i f an employee's absence is due t o a disability resulting i n benefits, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability or for a period of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorone year i f an employee's absence is due t o an illness.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee Employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for the purposes of promotion, demotion, demotion transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsbenefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer agrees to the seniority of employees in all cases of lay-offs, recalls, promotions, demotions and transfers to higher paid jobs. The Employer agrees to forward to the Union seniority lists by department which shall continue to pay premiums show date of employment, social insurance number, department and job classification for benefit plans for all employees who are on paid leave of absence or if within the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employerbargaining unit, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months within a reasonable time following the date of the injury. For purposes completion of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievanceAgreement. The Employer further agrees to and amend the said seniority of list, forward copies to the Union every six months thereafter. If an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date is permanently transferred from working hours prior one department to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five daysanother, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxxhe shall, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after following the completion of the probationary period. No grievance period in his new job, transfer all his acquired seniority from his previous department and thereafter his original seniority date shall be filed his seniority date in the new department for all matters excepting for vacation choice in the first year of transfer if the vacation lists have already been posted, in which case he shall have last choice for this first year of transfer and thereafter shall have preference choice in accordance with respect to such discharges during the probationary periodhis regular seniority standing. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the Part-time employees shall be considered. Where these things are equalaccrue seniority for a period of eighteen months and service for a period of fifteen weeks if absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, seniority shall be on the determining factorbasis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of absence, except that the absenceHospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective October the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Effective October service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four eighteen 8) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardJob Where a permanent vacancy occurs in a classification within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining unit is established by the Hospital, Paid Leave such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven consecutive calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7) day period referred to herein. Vacancies created by the filling of an initial permanent vacancy will be posted for a period of three (3)consecutive calendar days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in writing within the three (3) day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of the job. The Employer name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit for vacant positions referred to in this Article, employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be considered for such positions prior to considering persons not employed by the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall continue be limited to pay premiums for benefit plans for those employees who are on paid leave have applied for the position in accordance with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of absence or up to thirty (30)days, during which the Hospital will determine if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitscan satisfactorily perform the job. It Within this period the employee may voluntarily return, or be returned by the Hospital to the position formerly occupied, without loss of seniority. The vacancy resulting from the posting may be filled on a temporary basis until the trial period is understood that completed. A list of vacancies filled in the obligation preceding month under this article and the names of the Employersuccessful applicants will be posted, with a copy provided to the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following Union. Each posting will contain the date Department, job title, involved and rate of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior Applicants may apply in writing to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five daysPersonnel Office. Where there are no successful applicants, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after hired from outside the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hirebargaining unit. The Employer agrees shall have the right to consider the seniority of fill any job opening on a temporary basis. For clarification it is understood that both full-time and part-time employees may apply for vacancies in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions either bargaining unit and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability appointment shall be made of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be senior applicant able to meet the determining factornormal requirements of the job regardless of the bargaining unit from which the individual comes.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under provisions any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. accordingly In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerabsence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four thirty (30) months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in or benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardNotwithstandingArticle (a) seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, Paid Leave seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if the employee also took pregnancy leave, the thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. The Employer shall Hospital will continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation its share of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date premiums of the injury. For purposes of this provisionsubsidized employee benefits, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on including pension, in which the employee completed his probationary is participating for a period or fortyfrom the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave and up to thirty-five days, whichever is (35) weeks while the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor.on parental leave (thirty-seven

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty sixty (60) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding sixty (60) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary incrementincrements, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits benefit under provisions any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she he is participating for the period of the absence. The employee may arrange with the Hospital to prepay the full premium of any applicable subsidized benefits in which he is participating during the period of leave in excess of thirty (30) continuous days to ensure continuing coverage. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerabsence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision provision, seniority shall accrue if an employee’s absence is due to disability resulting in WSIB benefits or LTD benefits including the period of the disability program covered by Employment Insurance. Notwithstanding this provision, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of twentyup to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on pregnancy leave. For parental leave, seniority and service shall accumulate for a period of up to thirty-four months five (35) weeks after the parental leave began, if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefitsthe employee also took pregnancy leave, and thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee did not take pregnancy leave. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums of the subsidized employee benefits, including pension, in which the employee is participating for benefit plans for employees who are a period from the commencement of the leave up to seventeen (17) weeks while an employee is on paid pregnancy leave of absence or and up to thirty-five (35) weeks while the employee is on parental leave (thirty-seven (37) weeks if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall did not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which take pregnancy leave) unless the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior does not intend to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of pay her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorcontributions.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, both seniority and service will accrue. During an absence not paid by the Employer exceeding continuous calendar days credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits under provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employer, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority EffectiveJune part-time employees shall accrue seniority for a period of twenty-four eighteen (18) months and service for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee's absence is absent due to a disability resulting in benefits, on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardJob Posting where a permanent vacancy in a within the bargaining unit or a new position within the bargaining is established by the Hospital, Paid Leave such vacancy shall be posted for a period of seven (7) calendar days. Applications for such vacancy shall be made in writing within the seven (7)day period referred to herein. The Employer shall continue stipulate the qualifications, classifications, rate of pay, department and and a copy shall be provided to pay premiums the Chief Xxxxxxx. created by the filling of an initial vacancy will be posted for benefit plans a of (3) calendar days, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Applications for such vacancies shall be made in within the three (3)day period referred to herein. In matters of promotion and staff transfer appointment shall be made of the senior applicant able to meet the normal requirements of job. The name of the successful applicant will be posted on the bulletin board for a period of seven (7)calendar days. Where there are no successful applicants from within this bargaining unit referred to in this employees in other bargaining units at the Hospital will be selected in accordance with the criteria for selection above, to considering persons who are not members of, bargaining units at the Hospital. The employees eligible for consideration shall be limited to those employees who are on paid leave have applied for the position in with this Article, and selection shall be made in accordance with this Article. The successful applicant shall be allowed a trial period of absence or up to thirty (30)days, during which the Hospital will if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitscan satisfactorily the job. It this period the employee may return, or be returned by the to the position occupied, without xxxx of The vacancy the posting may be filled on a temporary basis the trial period is understood that A ofvacancies filled in the obligation preceding month under this and the names of the Employer, successful applicants will be posted. with a copy provided to the aforesaid benefits while on union. Ifa transfer is requested by the employee. the employee shall continue not be eligible for up to twenty-four months transfer during six (6) month period following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorlast transfer except by mutual agreement.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under any provisions of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous calendar the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits on the basis of what the employee's normal regular hours of work would have been. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue benefits or benefits or for a period of one year if an employee's unpaid absence is due to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefitsan illness. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorduty of the employee to notify the Hospital promptly of any change in address. If an employee fails to do this, the Hospital will not be responsible for failure of a notice sent by registered mail to reach such employee. ARTICLE JOB SECURITY "With respect to the development of any operating or restructuring plan which may affect the bargaining unit, the Union shall be involved in the planning process as soon as practicable and, in any event, in advance of such plans or proposals being and notices of layoff being issued or other actions taken that would adversely affect the bargaining unit and through to the final phases of the process." Staff Committee In addition to that, and to any other planning committee in the Hospital of a more broadly representational make-up, there shall be immediately established a Staff Planning Committee for the bargaining unit, which shall meet during the term of this agreement every three months, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. It shall be the function of the Staff Planning Committee to consider possible ways and means of avoiding or potential adverse effects upon employees in the bargaining unit, including: identifying and proposing possible alternatives to any action that the hospital may propose taking;

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: (a) It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty (30) continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing Home, OPTIONS,both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty (30) continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, leave or any other benefits under provisions any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the period of the absence in excess of thirty (30) continuous calendar days, the benefits concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of subsidized employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for up to eighteen (18) months while an employee is in receipt of benefits. OPTIONS will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity leave and for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks while on parental leave for a birth mother and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken maternity leave. Service shall accrue for the initial seventeen (17) weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity leave and for up to thirty-five (35) weeks while an employee is on parental leave for a birth mother, and up to thirty-seven (37) weeks while on parental leave for a natural or adoptive parent who has not taken a maternity leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service shall accrue for a period of fifteen (15) weeks if an employee’s absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue in accordance with the Employment Standards Act during maternity and parental leave, or for a period of thirty (30) months if an employee’s absence if due to a disability resulting in benefits, for a period of twenty-four (24) months if an employee's ’s unpaid absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. Benefits/Workers Compensation Board, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It is understood that the obligation of the Employer, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up to twenty-four months following the date of the injury. For purposes of this provision, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with pay. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that the dismissal or lay-off of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior to the date on which the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorillness.

Effect of Absence. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions: It is understood that during an approved unpaid absence not paid by the Employer not exceeding thirty continuous days or any approved absence paid by the Nursing HomeHospital, both seniority and service will accrue. During an unpaid absence not paid by the Employer exceeding thirty continuous calendar days days, credit for service for purposes . . . of salary increment, vacation, sick leave, or any other benefits under provisions any provision of the Collective Agreement or elsewhere, shall be suspended; suspended for the benefits period of the absence in excess of thirty continuous days, the concerned appropriately reduced on a pro rata basis and the employee's anniversary date adjusted accordingly. In addition, the employee will become responsible for full payment of employee benefits in which he/she is participating for the period of the absence, except that the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the for up to eighteen months an employee is in receipt of benefits. Effective April the Hospital will continue to pay its share of the premiums for the initial weeks from the commencement of the leave while an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. April service shall accrue for the initial seventeen weeks from the commencement of the leave if an employee is on maternity or adoption leave. Notwithstanding this provision, service for a period of fifteen weeks if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits. It is further understood that during such leave of ab- sence, not paid by the Employerunpaid absence, credit for seniority for purposes of promotion, demotion, transfer or layoff lay-off shall be suspended and not accrue during the period of absence. , Notwithstanding this provision seniority shall accrue during maternity or adoption leave, or for a period of twenty-four eighteen months if an employee's absence is due to a disability resulting in benefits, or for a period of one year if an employee’s unpaid absence is due to an illness. Benefits/Workers Compensation BoardTransfer to Outside of the Unit: An employee who is transferred to a outside of the bargaining unit for a period of six shall retain but not accumulate seniority held at the time of the transfer. In the event the is returned to a position in the bargaining unit he be credited with the seniority held at the time of transfer and resume accumulation from the date of her return to the bargaining unit. at Request of Employee: If an employee at his own request or to avoid being laid off is transferred to another classification, Paid Leave The Employer shall continue to pay premiums for benefit plans for employees who are on paid leave of absence or if the employee continues their contributions towards said benefits. It shall immediately be paid the starting rate for the classification which the employee is understood transferred and shall progress within the scale for that classification according to the obligation length of the Employerwithin that classification, the aforesaid benefits while on shall continue for up subsequent to twenty-four months following the date of the injurytransfer. For purposes an employee, having at least twelve seniority, at his own request or to avoid being laid off is transferred to another classification of this provisionequal or lower pay, it is understood and agreed that absence on Weekly Indemnity shall be considered a leave with paythe employee will start in the new classification at not less than the one year rate. A new employee shall be known as a probationary employee until he has worked hours. It is agreed that Transfer at Instance of If at the dismissal or lay-off instance of a probationary employee shall not be made the subject of a grievance. The seniority of Corporation an employee who has completed the probationary period shall date from working hours prior is transferred to the date on which another classification carrying a rate in a range, the employee completed his probationary period or forty-five days, whichever is the later. Any employee who worked at Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, prior to April and has transferred to the Park Nursing Home Main Street, Ontario, will retain fifty per cent not suffer thereby a reduction in rate of their seniority from Xxxx Ridge. This will be added to their current seniority standing at the Park Nursing Home This is done for the purposes of wages only. The probationary period for each new employee is fifty days worked. During the probationary period an employee may be discharged for reasons other than would justify a discharge after the completion of the probationary period. No grievance shall be filed with respect to such discharges during the probationary period. Upon the completion of her probationary period each new name shall be added to the seniority list and their seniority shall date back to the date of hire. The Employer agrees to consider the seniority of employees in making promotions, demotions, transfers, staff reductions and in In cases of promotions, demotions, or permanent transfers of employees, the skill, merit, efficiency and physical ability of the employees shall be considered. Where these things are equal, seniority shall be the determining factorpay.