Common use of EMERGENCY LEAVE DAYS Clause in Contracts

EMERGENCY LEAVE DAYS. It is understood that employees are entitled to unpaid leave for family emergencies totaling 10 days per year under the Employment Standards Act. It is further understood that the use of paid leave for family emergencies granted under the collective agreement shall be counted as part of this entitle- ment and to the extent possible, used prior to the use of un- paid days. For further clarity, the parties agree to the follow- ing protocol. Employees, prior to using unpaid leave must first use their paid leave for Family Emergency under Article 13.07 of the Collective Agreement. It is further understood that should an employee be required to use paid bereavement leave under Article 13.05 of the Collective Agreement in any calendar year, such leave shall be taken prior to using unpaid days. The number of days used under either Article 13.05 or 13.07 shall be deducted from the total annual entitlement under the ESA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this letter shall not be inter- preted to deny an employee access to bereavement leave to which he or she is entitled under the Collective Agreement.