Employee Self Serve - AUPE - Absence for Appointments - Leave/Time Off

As stated in the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 26.02 (b)

(b) If an Employee requires time off for the purposes of attending a dental, physiotherapy, optical or medical appointment, provided the Employee has been given prior authorization by the Employer and works two (2) hours in a half day that the Employee is absent for the purpose of attending such appointment, such absence shall neither be charged against their Casual Illness Leave Bank, nor shall a deduction in pay be made for the time lost in the half day in which the Employee attended the appointment

If you have any further questions or concerns please reach out to Manager or employee.questions@sait.ca for clarification.