Common use of EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS Clause in Contracts

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. The Employer and the Union recognize that from time to time the requirements of staffing and operating a nursing home may, due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, become burdensome to employees. To this end, the Employer may, with notice sent to the Union within twenty‐four (24) hours, in situations where it is necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the facility, offer premium or overtime pay to employees who volunteer to assume additional hours or responsibilities. The length of this premium will be based on the needs but must be implemented in a fair and equitable manner. The Employer may also initiate incentive award programs with the approval of the Union, to encourage or reward employees. The discontinuance of these programs must be mutually agreed to between the Union and the Employer. Any experimental programs implemented above shall not conflict with and must be in addition to the provisions of the Agreement. All such programs must be applied to eligible employees in a fair and equitable fashion. The Union shall not unreasonably deny the approval of the implementation of these programs.

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS. The Employer and the Union recognize that from time to time time, the requirements of staffing and operating a nursing home may, due to circumstances beyond anyone's ’s control, become burdensome to employees. To this end, the Employer may, with notice sent to the Union within twenty‐four twenty four (24) hours, in situations where it is necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the facility, offer premium or overtime pay to employees who volunteer to assume additional hours or responsibilities. The length of this premium will be based on the needs but must be implemented in a fair and equitable manner. The Employer may also initiate incentive award programs with the approval of the Union, to encourage or reward employees. The discontinuance of these programs must be mutually agreed to between the Union and the Employer. Any experimental programs implemented above shall not conflict with and must be in addition to the provisions of the Agreement. All such programs must be applied to eligible employees in a fair and equitable fashion. The Union shall not unreasonably deny the approval of the implementation of these programs.