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This application must be made at least thirty days prior to the commencement of a Variable Hours Arrangement. Variable Hours arrangements may only commence on the first day of the pay period. These assignments are subject to the approval of the permanent head or his designate. 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Thirty (30) days prior to termination, employee provides renewal request, in writing, to the ministry. A copy of the original approved application shall be attached to the renewal request. 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Thirty (30) days prior to termination, employee provides renewal request, in writing, to both the department and the Union. A copy of the original approved application shall be attached to the renewal request. Employee will be notified of the decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of request;\nii) change in original terms \u2013 thirty (30) days prior to termination, employee provides Department with variable hours application. 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The variable schedule may, allow the member to work less than 35 hours a week with a corresponding pay reduction. Arrangements regarding flexibility of hours of work under this Article will not be unreasonably requested or withheld.", "samples": [{"hash": "j8TAlMVVbRs", "uri": "/contracts/j8TAlMVVbRs#variable-hours", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 32.8737411499, "published": true}, {"hash": "i3vnbSQhaMI", "uri": "/contracts/i3vnbSQhaMI#variable-hours", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 27.639131546, "published": true}, {"hash": "b7y0rBkEtRX", "uri": "/contracts/b7y0rBkEtRX#variable-hours", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 23.3846683502, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [3, 14]}, {"key": "the-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [43, 56]}, {"key": "appropriate-director", "type": "definition", "offset": [64, 84]}, {"key": "or-equivalent", "type": "definition", "offset": [85, 98]}, {"key": "hour-schedule", "type": "clause", "offset": [149, 162]}, {"key": "personal-needs", "type": "definition", "offset": [187, 201]}, {"key": "in-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [227, 244]}, {"key": "temporary-basis", "type": "definition", "offset": [251, 266]}, {"key": "variable-schedule", "type": "clause", "offset": [272, 289]}, {"key": "the-member", "type": "clause", "offset": [301, 311]}, {"key": "a-week", "type": "definition", "offset": [339, 345]}, {"key": "pay-reduction", "type": "clause", "offset": [367, 380]}, {"key": "flexibility-of-hours-of-work", "type": "clause", "offset": [405, 433]}, {"key": "this-article", "type": "definition", "offset": [440, 452]}], "hash": "3dcd44865f23ca8237211c72de17c7d4", "id": 5}, {"size": 7, "snippet": "The hours of work for all full-time employees not specifically referenced in Articles 12.01 to 12.05 inclusive will be as follows:\n(a) Work day - seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours per day.\n(b) Work week - five (5) days, Monday to Friday, inclusive.\n(c) Business hours - will fall within 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These are the hours that departments may operate and sufficient coverage must be provided throughout these hours, as required.\n(d) Core hours - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the period of time during each day when every employee must be at work (excluding the lunch period).\n(e) Start/finish times and lunch period Employees may select to start not earlier than 7:00 a.m. and finish not later than 6:00 p.m. Selections will be subject to adequate coverage being provided in all areas during business hours and to other operating requirements. Employees will pre-select their start/finish times and duration of the lunch period, as per Article 12.09(c), for management approval for a two (2) week interval with pre-selection to occur not later than Wednesday of the week immediately preceding the two (2) week interval. Such approval will not be unreasonably denied. 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The Union may file a demand to negotiate the proposed assignment within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice and thereafter the parties shall meet and negotiate.", "samples": [{"hash": "kO6clWnwoLP", "uri": "/contracts/kO6clWnwoLP#variable-hours", "label": "Master Agreement", "score": 24.364818573, "published": true}, {"hash": "9pjzK2mxTjc", "uri": "/contracts/9pjzK2mxTjc#variable-hours", "label": "Master Agreement", "score": 24.364818573, "published": true}, {"hash": "2s45x2f9LGv", "uri": "/contracts/2s45x2f9LGv#variable-hours", "label": "Master Agreement", "score": 24.3442840576, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-district", "type": "clause", "offset": [13, 25]}, {"key": "employee-who-was", "type": "clause", "offset": [89, 105]}, {"key": "written-notice", "type": "definition", "offset": [134, 148]}, {"key": "the-union", "type": "definition", "offset": [193, 202]}, {"key": "to-negotiate", "type": "definition", "offset": [221, 233]}, {"key": "proposed-assignment", "type": "definition", "offset": [238, 257]}, {"key": "receipt-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [282, 292]}, {"key": "the-parties-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [320, 337]}, {"key": "meet-and-negotiate", "type": "definition", "offset": [338, 356]}], "hash": "5f4b4f35146421684b1dd348cea91561", "id": 7}], "next_curs": "ClcSUWoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjMLEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2Ihd2YXJpYWJsZS1ob3VycyMwMDAwMDAwYQyiAQJlbhgAIAA=", "clause": {"parents": [["hours-of-work", "Hours of Work"], ["duration-renewal-and-termination", "Duration, Renewal and Termination"], ["hours", "Hours"], ["placement-during-period-of-salary-protection", "Placement during Period of Salary Protection"], ["training-employees-in-adult-correctional-institutions", "Training Employees in Adult Correctional Institutions"]], "size": 83, "title": "Variable Hours", "children": [["initiation-and-approval-process", "Initiation and Approval Process"], ["", ""], ["duration-and-termination", "Duration and Termination"], ["designated-holidays", "Designated Holidays"], ["leave-without-pay-for-union-business", "Leave Without Pay for Union Business"]], "id": "variable-hours", "related": [["flexible-hours", "Flexible Hours", "Flexible Hours"], ["working-hours", "Working Hours", "Working Hours"], ["normal-working-hours", "Normal Working Hours", "Normal Working Hours"], ["flexible-working-hours", "Flexible Working Hours", "Flexible Working Hours"], ["trading-hours", "TRADING HOURS", "TRADING HOURS"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2025-07-10T05:58:13+00:00", "also_ask": ["What safeguards ensure flexibility in variable hours without breaching labor laws?", "How can variable hours clauses be drafted to minimize misclassification risks?", "What are the essential terms to include for enforceability in court?", "How do variable hours provisions compare to zero-hours contracts legally?", "What negotiation levers exist to balance employer needs and employee protections?"], "drafting_tip": "Specify minimum and maximum working hours to set clear expectations; define notice periods for schedule changes to ensure operational flexibility; clarify pay calculation methods to prevent disputes.", "explanation": "The Variable Hours clause defines the terms under which an employee's working hours may fluctuate from week to week or pay period to pay period. 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