Common use of Sick Leave Plan Clause in Contracts

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. Additional documentation may be required to substantiate on-going entitlement to sick leave. For further clarity, the frequency of document requirements will vary on a case by case basis as deemed necessary by the Company. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical forms/notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to For New Hires after January 1, 2001 the following will apply: The re-accumulation\restoration of sick leave that is imposed credits will not apply The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide probationary and grieved by regular employees with substantial income protection regardless of their seniority. Probationary and Regular Employees will accumulate 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours, 7.5 or 7 hours, whichever applies to the union employee) per year of service at 100% of the employee’s base pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be referred directly paid at 75% of their base rate for a period of up to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 6 months. Employees who are on continuous sick leave for resolution6 months and who qualify will be placed on Long Term Disability (LTD). In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process. Temporary Employees Temporary employees shall earn sick leave credit of one-half day at 100 percent (l00%) pay for each month of accumulated service.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. Probationary or Regular employees hired after ratification may at the time of hire choose a one-time election to be covered under the Traditional Sick Leave Plan or the Standard Sick Leave Plan. If an eligible employee does not make an election the default will be the Standard Sick Leave Plan. There will be two types of sick leave plans: The Company’s Traditional Sick Leave Plan will provide for newly hired probationary and regular employees, who did not elect to the Standard Sick Leave Plan, provide(s) that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this On each accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation and restoration of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan as existed effective March 31, 2011. The Company’s Standard Sick Leave Plan for newly hired probationary and regular employees hired on or after April 1, 2011, who did not elect the Traditional Sick Leave Plan, will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%), payable from the first day of sickness. Unused days accumulate up to 130 working days. There is no provision for restoration of used sick days. Employees under the Standard Sick Leave Plan are protected by coverage that continues at 75% of earnings for the balance of the period between the time sick leave benefits at 100% expire and the end of the Long Term Disability Plan qualifying period for medically authorized absences. In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process for a period not to exceed two (2) months, as long as the illness is substantiated. If the LTD appeal process extends beyond two (2) months, the parties will review the individual case details and circumstances surrounding length of appeal. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program programme in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more In situations where ESA requests a doctors’ note or when requested by management. The Company an employee is required to provide a completed Major Medical Absence Report (MMAR), ESA will compensate reimburse the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of six (6) notes per calendar year to a maximum annual value of $30.00. Additionally, 200.00 towards the company will compensate the employee for the full actual cost of all medical notes, medical forms such note(s) or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutionMMAR(s).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty (30) days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where Vertex requests a doctors’ note, Vertex will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up of such note to a maximum value of $30.0020.00 per instance. Additionally, Vertex will cover the company will compensate payment for a Major Medical Absence Report to a maximum value of $50.00 per instance. Management may waive the employee requirement for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programsa Major Medical Absence Report. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the Once a member has exhausted one hundred percent (100%) sick leave plan. Employees will be required they can use their vacation to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutiontop up (no adverse affect on LTD).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees with substantial income protection regardless of their seniority. Probationary and Regular Employees will commence with accumulate 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours, 7.5 or 7 hours, whichever applies to the employee) per year of eight service at 100% of the employee’s base pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be paid at 75% of their base rate for a period of up to 6 months. Employees who are on continuous sick leave for 6 months and who qualify will be placed on Long Term Disability (LTD). In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of five (5) continuous days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) payor more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $35.00. Additionally the Company will reimburse the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, payable from the first day of sicknessmedical forms or medical information required by management to support LTD or other wellness programmes. This credit provision does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by management as part of the administration of the plan. Employees will continue be required to be available until submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms, and it is the responsibility of the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a regular employeereasonable period of time. At Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits union will be subject referred directly to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave PlanXxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick daysleave credits. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees with substantial income protection regardless of their seniority. Probationary and Regular Employees will commence with accumulate 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours, 7.5 or 7 hours, whichever applies to the employee) per year of eight days service at 100 percent 100% of the employee’s base pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be paid at 75% of their base rate for a period of up to 6 months. Employees who are on continuous sick leave for 6 months and who qualify will be placed on Long Term Disability (100%LTD). In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) paycontinuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, payable from the first day company will compensate the employee for the full cost of sicknessall medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This credit provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will continue be required to be available until submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms, and it is the responsibility of the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a regular employeereasonable period of time. At Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits union will be subject referred directly to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave PlanXxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick daysleave credits. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half (0.5) a day where normal earnings will be maintainedfor medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, Additionally the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of for all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programsadditional medical forms required by Health Services. This provision applies does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program programme in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where ESA requests a doctors’ note, ESA will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate reimburse the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum value of $30.0025.00 towards the actual cost of such note to a maximum of three (3) times per calendar year. AdditionallyWhen an employee is required to provide a completed Major Medical Absence Report (MMAR), the company ESA will compensate reimburse the employee for up to a maximum value of $25.00 towards the full actual cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required such MMAR to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part a maximum of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutionthree (3) times per calendar year.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half (0.5) a day where normal earnings will be maintainedfor medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan20.00. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, Additionally the company Company will compensate reimburse the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required by management to support LTD or other Wellness programswellness programmes. This provision applies does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees with substantial income protection regardless of their seniority. Probationary and Regular Employees will commence with accumulate 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours, 7.5 or 7 hours, whichever applies to the employee) per year of eight service at 100% of the employee’s base pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be paid at 75% of their base rate for a period of up to 6 months. Employees who are on continuous sick leave for 6 months and who qualify will be placed on Long Term Disability (LTD). In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of five (5) continuous days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) payor more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally the Company will reimburse the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, payable from the first day of sicknessmedical forms or medical information required by management to support LTD or other wellness programmes. This credit provision does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by management as part of the administration of the plan. Employees will continue be required to be available until submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms, and it is the responsibility of the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a regular employeereasonable period of time. At Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits union will be subject referred directly to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave PlanXxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick daysleave credits. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan (a) All employees shall be considered covered by a sick leave allowance plan paid for by the Employer. This will include the allowance for previous service as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely calculated in the CompanyArticle XIII. The CompanyEmployer’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the CompanyEmployer’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Temporary employees shall earn sick leave credits of one-half (1/2) day at one hundred percent (100%) pay for each month of accumulated service to a maximum of six (6) days. Sick leave credits are accumulative and reaccumulative as in the Hydro One Sick Leave Plan as of November 1, 2000. A statement of sick leave credits will be issued annually to all Union members. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-non- working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's ’s sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave encouraged where possible to arrange such appointments at the start or finish of the working day. An employee should keep his/her Supervisor informed of their likely return date if away for 30 more than one (1) day. For an absence of five (5) days or more may be eligible greater the employee is required to participate in provide a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous daysnote/shifts or more or when requested by managementreport. The Company Employer will compensate the employee for pay the cost associated with completing of these forms medical notes/reports up to a maximum of twenty dollars ($30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution20.00).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan (a) All employees shall be considered covered by a sick leave allowance plan paid for by the Employer. This will include the allowance for previous service as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely calculated in the CompanyArticle XIII. The CompanyEmployer’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the CompanyEmployer’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Temporary employees shall earn sick leave credits of one-half (1/2) day at one hundred percent (100%) pay for each month of accumulated service to a maximum of six (6) days. Xxxx leave credits are accumulative and reaccumulative as in the Hydro One Sick Leave Plan as of November 1, 2000. A statement of sick leave credits will be issued annually to all Union members. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-non- working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's ’s sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave encouraged where possible to arrange such appointments at the start or finish of the working day. An employee should keep his/her Supervisor informed of their likely return date if away for 30 more than one (1) day. For an absence of five (5) days or more may be eligible greater the employee is required to participate in provide a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous daysnote/shifts or more or when requested by managementreport. The Company Employer will compensate the employee for pay the cost associated with completing of these forms medical notes/reports up to a maximum of twenty dollars ($30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution20.00).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested xxxx xx solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until unt il the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (757 5%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled schedule d for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty (30) days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where Inergi LP requests a doctors’ note, Inergi LP will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up of such note to a maximum value of $30.0020.00 per instance. Additionally, Inergi LP will cover the company will compensate payment for a Major Medical Absence Report to a maximum value of $50.00 per instance. Management may waive the employee requirement for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutionMajor Medical Absence Report.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half a day where normal earnings will for medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave and shall be maintainedtreated the same as Society represented employees in this respect for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company Employees will compensate the employee for be reimbursed the cost associated with completing of obtaining these forms up to a maximum of $30.0050.00 upon provision of a receipt from their doctor. Additionally, Employees will also be reimbursed the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all other medical notes, medical forms or medical information notes required by the Company up to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part a maximum of the administration of the sick leave plan$25.00. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx the Chief Arbitrator for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested xxxx xx solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide prov ide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until unt il the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (757 5%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled schedule d for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty (30) days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where Vertex requests a doct ors’ note, Vertex will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up of such note to a maximum value of $30.0020.00 per instance. Additionally, Vertex will cover the company will compensate payment for a Major Medical Absence Report to a maximum value of $50.00 per instance. Management may waive the employee requirement for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programsa Major Medical Absence Report. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the Once a member has exhauste d one hundred percent (100%) sick leave plan. Employees will be required they can use their vacation to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutiontop up (no adverse affect on LTD).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested xxxx xx solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide prov ide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until unt il the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (757 5%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled schedule d for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty (30) days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where Inergi LP requests a doctors’ note, Inergi LP will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up of such note to a maximum value of $30.0020.00 per instance. Additionally, Inergi LP will cover the company will compensate payment for a Major Medical Absence Report to a maximum value of $50.00 per instance. Management may waive the employee requirement for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programsa Major Medical Absence Report. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the Once a member has exhauste d one hundred percent (100%) sick leave plan. Employees will be required they can use their vacation to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutiontop up (no adverse affect on LTD).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s IESO's Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the CompanyIESO. There will be two types of sick leave plans: The Company’s IESO Traditional Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and which applies to staff hired before April 1, 2003 provides regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and On each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation and restoration of credits will be subject to the provisions of the CompanyIESO's Sick Leave Plan. The IESO Standard Sick Leave Plan for probationary and regular employees hired on or after April 1, 2003 will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%), payable from the first day of sickness. Unused days accumulate up to 130 days. There is no provision for restoration of used sick days. Employees under the Standard Plan are protected by coverage that continues at 75% of earnings for the balance of the period between the time sick leave benefits at 100% expire and the end of the Long Term Disability Plan waiting period for medically authorized absences. In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process as long as the illness is substantiated. The Standard Sick Leave Plan will be subject to the provisions of the IESO’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-non- working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall for two (2) hours or less to attend a medical consultation or receive dental treatment, there will be charged against an employee's no reduction of sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedcredits and/or pay. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s IESO's policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedbemaintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx the Chief Arbitrator for resolution.. 95

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half a day where normal earnings will for medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave and shall be maintainedtreated the same as Society represented employees in this respect for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees with substantial income protection regardless of their seniority. Probationary and Regular Employees will commence with accumulate 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours, 7.5 or 7 hours, whichever applies to the employee) per year of eight service at 100% of the employee’s base pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be paid at 75% of their base rate for a period of up to 6 months. Employees who are on continuous sick leave for 6 months and who qualify will be placed on Long Term Disability (LTD). In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of 5 continuous days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) payor more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, payable from the first day company will compensate the employee for the full cost of sicknessall medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This credit provision does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will continue be required to be available until submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms, and it is the responsibility of the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a regular employeereasonable period of time. At Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits union will be subject referred directly to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave PlanXxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick daysleave credits. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. APPENDIX A The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. HoweverThere are two sick leave plans, it one for employees hired on or after January 1, 2001 and one for employees hired prior to January 1, 2001. Both plans are described below. It is recognized that its the provisions of the sick leave plans are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this the plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular Regular employees hired prior to January 1, 2001, will commence with a credit of eight 8 days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) base pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation maximum accrual of credits days for 75% base pay is 200. If sick days exceed the 180-day qualifying period for LTD, then sick days will be subject used until exhausted and then LTD would be effective. If sick days are exhausted prior to becoming eligible for LTD, the employee will be placed on Medical LOA and may be eligible to collect EI sick benefits until the qualifying period for LTD is satisfied. The employee will continue to receive service credit during this period of absence. The employer will contribute the employee’s and employer’s contributions to the provisions Company Pension Plan and optional life insurance plan if applicable. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2001 are provided with 8 sick leave credits (a credit equals 8 hours or whatever applies to the employee) per year of service at 100% of the Companyemployee’s Sick Leave Planbase pay. When employees have exhausted their sick leave credits, they will be paid at 75% of their base rate for a period ending on the earlier of the date on which they no longer qualify for sick leave and the date they become eligible for Long Term Disability (LTD). In the event of denial of LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of one LTD appeal process with a duration no longer than 120 days per occurrence. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's ’s sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan20.00. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer benefit carrier’s appointed medical professional receives these forms within a reasonable period of time, failing which sick leave benefits may be suspended by the Company. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly dealt with in accordance with article 5 of the Collective Agreement. Employees may be eligible to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx use sick leave credits while waiting for resolutiona decision from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). These credits are restored if the claim is eventually approved by the WSIB.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintained. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.0035.00. Additionally, Additionally the company Company will compensate reimburse the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required by management to support LTD or other Wellness programswellness programmes. This provision applies does not apply to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half a day where normal earnings will for medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave and shall be maintainedtreated the same as Society represented employees in this respect for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan20.00. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half (0.5) a day where normal earnings will be maintainedfor medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four five (45) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, Additionally the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of for all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested additional medical forms required by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave planHealth Services. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx the Chief Arbitrator for resolution. Refer to “Sick Leave and Long Term Disability Plans” dated April 1, 1999.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-part- time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of time. PWU represented employees who take less than half a day where normal earnings will for medical appointments shall not have such time charged against sick leave and shall be maintainedtreated the same as Society represented employees in this respect for pay purposes. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts days or more or when requested by management. The Company Employees will compensate the employee for be reimbursed the cost associated with completing of obtaining these forms up to a maximum of $30.0050.00 upon provision of a receipt from their doctor. Additionally, Employees will also be reimbursed the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all other medical notes, medical forms or medical information notes required by the Company up to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part a maximum of the administration of the sick leave plan$25.00. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. , The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 100%)and fifteen days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. , This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. , Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's ’s sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policyicy. All major medical absence forms In situations where requests a doctors’ note, will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.of

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the Company. The Company’s Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and regular employees will commence with a credit of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight (8) days at 100 one hundred percent (100%) pay and 15 fifteen (15) days at 75 seventy-five percent (75%) pay. The accumulation of credits will be subject to the provisions of the Company’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 thirty (30) days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s policy. All major medical absence forms In situations where Inergi LP requests a doctors’ note, Inergi LP will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for cover the cost associated with completing these forms up of such note to a maximum value of $30.0020.00 per instance. Additionally, Inergi LP will cover the company will compensate payment for a Major Medical Absence Report to a maximum value of $50.00 per instance. Management may waive the employee requirement for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programsa Major Medical Absence Report. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the Once a member has exhausted one hundred percent (100%) sick leave plan. Employees will be required they can use their vacation to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolutiontop up (no adverse affect on LTD).

Sick Leave Plan. The benefits of the Company’s IESO's Sick Leave Plan shall be considered as part of this Agreement. However, it is recognized that its provisions are not an automatic right of an employee and the administration of this plan and all decisions regarding the appropriateness or degree of its application shall be vested solely in the CompanyIESO. There will be two types of sick leave plans: The Company’s IESO Traditional Sick Leave Plan will provide that probationary and which applies to staff hired before April 1, 2003 provides regular employees will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%) and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay, payable from the first day of sickness. This credit will continue to be available until the employee attains his/her first annual accumulation date as a regular employee. At the time of this accumulation date and On each subsequent accumulation date he/she will acquire additional credits of eight days at 100 percent (100%) pay and 15 days at 75 percent (75%) pay. The accumulation and restoration of credits will be subject to the provisions of the CompanyIESO's Sick Leave Plan. The IESO Standard Sick Leave Plan for probationary and regular employees hired on or after April 1, 2003 will commence with a credit of eight days at 100 percent (100%), payable from the first day of sickness. Unused days accumulate up to 130 days. There is no provision for restoration of used sick days. Employees under the Standard Plan are protected by coverage that continues at 75% of earnings for the balance of the period between the time sick leave benefits at 100% expire and the end of the Long Term Disability Plan waiting period for medically authorized absences. In the event of denial of the LTD benefits the employee will have their wages maintained at 75% of base wages until completion of an LTD appeal process as long as the illness is substantiated. The Standard Sick Leave Plan will be subject to the provisions of the IESO’s Sick Leave Plan. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated number of sick days. When a regular part-time employee is absent due to illness on a scheduled day of work, they shall be paid for the hours of work scheduled for that day provided sick leave credits are available. Normally employees will be expected to arrange routine medical or dental appointments during non-working hours. Where such appointments cannot be arranged during non-non- working hours and the employee can be released from his/her duties, then the time shall be charged against an employee's sick leave time except in the case of medical appointments of less than half a day where normal earnings will be maintainedtime. Employees who are on sick leave for 30 days or more may be eligible to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with the Company’s IESO's policy. All major medical absence forms will be completed for any absence of four (4) continuous days/shifts or more or when requested by management. The Company will compensate the employee for the cost associated with completing these forms up to a maximum of $30.00. Additionally, the company will compensate the employee for the full cost of all medical notes, medical forms or medical information required to support LTD or other Wellness programs. This provision applies to Doctor’s notes requested by Line Management as part of the administration of the sick leave plan. Employees will be required to submit all forms required by management through their personal physician. Sick Leave benefits are conditional upon receipt of these forms and it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that the employer receives these forms within a reasonable period of time. Any discipline related to sick leave that is imposed and grieved by the union will be referred directly to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for resolution.