Collective Agreement

A regular employee called back to work, shall be paid a minimum of ___ hours pay at _____ rates.

2, double

Call-backs are only warranted when the work requested is of an emergent or urgent nature. An employee may not refuse work on the basis that they believe it does not conform with this definition. What process should be followed?

*The employee may request a meeting to discuss the pattern or recurring incidents of unwarranted call-back.

*The meeting will occur within 30 days of the request and will include a designate of the Employer in a position to effect a resolution.

*Upon request by the employee(s), a steward will be invited to attend.

*The grievance and arbitration process shall not be utilized to determine whether call-backs are of an emergent or urgent nature.

An employee is entitled to the call-back pay provided by Article 28.02 for each separate call-back.\ A separate call-back is defined as:

(a) a call-back separated by a period exceeding 2 hours from the commencement of a preceding call-back, or

(b) a call-back occurring within two 2 hours from the commencement of a preceding call-back, but received by the employee after the employee has completed the emergency procedure(s) for which the preceding callback was made and after the employee has left the Facility

Any employee, except those covered by Article 28.02 reporting for work at the call of the Employer and then no work is provided, shall nevertheless\ receive:

two (2) hours pay for so reporting, or in the case where an employee has commenced work the employee shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours pay.

What happens if an employee is required to work overtime, or answer call-backs, and does not receive a total of eight (8) consecutive hours off duty between ten pm and the commencement of the employee’s next shift?

*the employee will not be required to report for duty until the employee has received a total of eight (8) consecutive hours off duty.

*no deduction will be made in the employee’s daily pay

*the employee’s normal shift hours will not be extended to have the employee work a full shift.

An employee who is called into a meeting that could reasonably result in a written warning or more serious discipline will be advised what right?

their right to have a steward present.

what is the process for a grievance?

1) employee discusses the difference with immediate supervisor. if not settlement is reached, they advise the union steward, the steward submits a grievance form to the supervisor

2) the employer and the griever try to resolve the issue. the griever must notify the employer within 14 days if they intend to advance the grievance

3) The parties, the Union’s designate and HEABC, shall make every reasonable effort to resolve the difference. Failing settlement, the Union, the Employer, or HEABC may refer the matter to arbitration within 28 calendar days of the difference being advanced to Stage 3.

What happens if an employee is required to work a scheduled statutory holiday and is not given at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance notice of the change of schedule?

*they shall be paid the appropriate overtime rate for all hours worked and receive another 7.5 hours off with pay as a rescheduled paid holiday.

What happens when a request for leave is denied?

The Employer shall inform the employee, in writing, within a reasonable period, of the refusal of the request. Upon request, verbal reason(s) will be given by the Employer for denying the leave request.

What happens in the event an employee is sick or injured prior to the commencement of their vacation?

Such employee shall be granted sick leave and the vacation period so displaced shall be added to the vacation period if requested by the employee and by mutual agreement, or shall be reinstated for use at a later date.

Except by agreement between the Employer and the employee, each employee shall receive ___ consecutive hours off duty when changing shifts and at least ___ hours off duty after completing a tour of night duty.

15, 48

Employees shall receive at least four (4) days off during each two (2) week period according to the following formula:

(a) two periods each of two consecutive days off, or

(b) any schedule mutually agreed upon between the Employer and at least two-thirds (2/3) of the regular employees affected by the schedule.

(c) employees shall not be required at any time to work more than 6 consecutive shifts, except as agreed to pursuant to Articles

What happens if the Employer changes the shift schedule and does not give fourteen days’ notice in advance to the affected employees of the change in schedule?

the employee so affected will be paid at the applicable overtime rate for all time worked on the first day of the shift posting change.

When operational requirements permit, employees may exchange shifts among themselves provided that:

*it has been approved by the immediate supervisor

*the swap will not result in any additional compensation for either party except for shift differential

How does the collective agreement define promotion of safe work practices and working conditions.

*adherence to the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, OHS Regulations, and its standards, policies, and guidelines.

*provide workers with information on where copies of the OHS Regulations are available.

*no Employee shall be disciplined for refusal to work when excused by the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act and Regulations.

What special considerations are given to employees in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

*paid leave while attending meetings of the Committee.

*paid leave to participate in workplace inspections and incident investigations at the request of the Committee

An employee who believes that their workload is unsafe or consistently excessive brings the issue to you. How do you respond?

provide interim direction for temporary management of the issue

If an employee's workload or safety concern is not resolved through discussion with you, they will submit the issue in writing. How will you respond?

1) within 7 working days, acknowledge receipt of the written concern and provide an anticipated time for a response.

2) perform an assessment of the issue raised within a reasonable amount of time (dependent on complexity and context)

3) respond to the employee in writing upon conclusion of the assessment.

What is the guiding legal framework surrounding harassment and discrimination in the workplace?

Human Rights Code of British Columbia.

What rules does the contract stipulate surrounding performance evaluation?

*the employee will acknowledge in writing that they have seen the evaluation

*the employee receives a copy

*any employee objection is submitted in writing any attached to the evaluation

What are some helpful phrases for supervisors according to HSA?

"i encourage you to bring this to the union" "are you directing me to do this?"

What is the Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP)?

a standardized program to assist members who are off work for medical reasons or are returning to work after a medical absence.

What are the goals and benefits of the EDMP?

*to promote a safe, accessible, and healthy workplace

*to encourage health promotion and employee wellness

*to provide early and appropriate support to maintain members' connection within the workplace

*to reduce the cost of sick, long term disability, and WorkSafeBC leaves

*may provide support to members who are struggling at work for medical reasons

In what circumstances are full-time and part-time employees required to participate in EDMP?

*they have missed 1 day of work because of a workplace illness or injury

*they have missed 5 consecutive shifts due to a non-work-related illness or injury