Common use of Introductory Principles Clause in Contracts

Introductory Principles. (i) The parties have collectively bargained the following Article with the intent that when the provisions for hours of work and overtime are considered together, they meet or exceed the requirements of the relevant sections of the Employment Standards Act (ii) In particular, the parties recognize that the nature of both the work environment and the responsibilities of the position for most staff members provides for a high degree of self-direction in setting work priorities and establishing work schedules. Consistent with the professional nature of the work of staff members, it is also recognized that staff members may from time to time be expected to work in excess of an average work schedule (see Article 10.02) to carry out the responsibilities of their positions in a satisfactory manner. (iii) The provisions in this Article are established to provide a balance, to both the mutually valued independent nature of the work of professional staff, and the requirement at times to work excess hours to meet operational or program demands. This is described in Article 10.03 (b) (i) below. (iv) The parties, however, also recognize that a staff member should not be required to work a substantial number of hours in excess of the hours contemplated in their work schedule without receiving compensation for such hours in addition to that compensation described in 10.03 (b) (i). This is described in Articles 10.03