Common use of Vacation Selection Process Clause in Contracts

Vacation Selection Process. Vacation selection process for all eligible employees (including part time) shall commence November 1 and continue through January 31. All employees who are eligible for vacation will be included on the vacation planner. The current process for selection will be followed. Employees have up to three (3) calendar days to select their vacation by seniority. The minimum number of employees permitted off on vacation in each classification in a week shall be in accordance with the vacation formula outlined in Section 11.03 (A). After January 31, any outstanding vacation selections shall be granted on a “first come, first serve” basis, subject to operational needs. Upon completion, a copy of the vacation planner shall be forwarded to the Union Office. The completed vacation planner will also be available in store for review by employees. Any changes to the vacation schedule shall be by mutual agreement between the employee and Store Manager or designate. Grid A full-time employees will be paid weekly whether they are on vacation or working. Part-time employees will be paid out in March. Vacation schedules, once approved by the Employer, shall not be changed except by mutual agreement between the employee and the Employer. Company seniority shall apply in preference for vacations within the store. In cases where transfers of personnel into a store make the foregoing inoperable, the fairest alternative procedure shall be adopted. Upon request, wherever possible, the Employer will schedule full-time employees the first day of the week after vacation as a day off. Furthermore, the employee's starting time for the first shift upon returning from paid vacation shall be written on the schedule prior to leaving on vacation. Paid vacations for full-time employees and statutory holidays for all employees shall be considered as time worked for all purposes of the Collective Agreement.