Common use of Programmed Days Off Clause in Contracts

Programmed Days Off. (a) A full-time employee working ordinary hours in accordance with clause 49.1 will be able to accrue a programmed day off (PDO) every four weeks with no loss of pay, subject to working the required accrual of hours as contained in this clause. The granting of a PDO will be subject to operational requirements of the work unit. A manager must not unreasonably refuse access to PDOs and provide reasons/s if such circumstance arises. The employee may seek resolution through the Disputes Resolution clause in this agreement if aggrieved by a decision not to grant access to PDOs. The PDO will accrue after working 8 hour shifts for 19 days, with the 20th day being taken as a PDO of 8 hours duration; (b) Wherever possible, the taking of PDOs should be staggered among work group members to ensure that there is ordinary time cover within the span of hours to enable continuing operations on any given day. (c) Employees working in remote community health centres will be able to accumulate up to 5 programmed days off.