Common use of PAYMENT FOR MEETING ATTENDANCE Clause in Contracts

PAYMENT FOR MEETING ATTENDANCE. 18.01 When the Employer requires an employee to be present at a meeting called by the Employer, time spent at such a meeting shall be considered as time worked. Minimum payment for such attendance shall be three (3) hours paid, however, the Employer may elect to schedule such employees for a three (3) hour shift with the intention of scheduling staff development within the three (3) hour period. In that case, the expectation is that the employee shall remain in attendance for the entirety of the three (3) hour period. If a shift of work is scheduled following or prior to the staff meeting it shall be considered as hours worked in the same day and all hours shall be subject to the overtime provisions of the Collective Agreement.