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, from time to time, in situations where it is necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the facility, offer premiums or overtime pay to employees who assume additional hours or responsibilities. It is understood that this is intended as a short-term solution, and may be discontinued by the Employer, when the Employer deems it no longer necessary. Similarly, the Employer reserves the right to initiate and discontinue incentive award programs to encourage and/or reward employees. Any such programs will be applied to eligible employees in an equitable and nondiscriminatory fashion, and on the basis of departmental seniority, if applicable. The introduction of such programs is a proper subject for discussion in Labor-Management meetings. Such programs are not to replace or conflict with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.