Publish date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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This year, Good Friday falls on March 29, 2013 which is close to the end of the fiscal year. This provides a very short time in which to schedule a lieu day. In light of this, we have received some questions about banking recognized holidays.
Please refer to the information below on how to administer the provisions of Article 22- Recognized Holidays.
It is important to note that nurses are not permitted to carry banked days over to the new fiscal year, unless there is mutual agreement with the employer. If a nurse wants to carry banked days to the new fiscal year she/he must make a request to their manager.
This year some employers, not all, have indicated that they are willing to allow nurses to carry banked lieu days over to the next fiscal year. For this reason, it is especially important to make the request to your employer, as soon as possible,to allow for scheduling of the remaining lieu days in your bank if your employer does not agree. If your employer does not mutually agree, then all your lieu days must be scheduled before March 31, 2013.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Labour Relations Officer at 204-942-1320.