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Article 21 : premiums

Evening, nights and weekend premiums

21.1 Employees whose work schedule requires working evenings or weekends are paid a premium. These premiums are $0.75 an hour for evening work (between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.) and $0.83 an hour for weekend work.

21.2 For night work between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the premium is $0.95 an hour.

21.3 The annual base pay for employees whose position requires regular evening, weekend or night schedules is adjusted proportionately to take into account the hours worked during these periods, i.e. the number of hours worked in a week is multiplied by 52/1,820.

21.4 When these periods are worked sporadically, the rates set out shall be used to calculate the pay owed. Payment is made once a year, before May 31 of each year.

Premiums for Additional Responsibilities

21.5 When the University temporarily, for a period equal to or greater than fifteen (15) working days, assigns employee responsibilities beyond his normal duties and not included in his job description, the employee receives a second source of salary, regardless of the reason for this assignment. This additional remuneration is for the entire duration of the assignment and is paid retroactively beginning on the first day the employee takes on the responsibilities.

21.6 Such remuneration is determined according to Article 14.11, if the responsibilities are carried out during normal work hours. If the responsibilities are at the same level or a lower level, but the number of work hours is higher, the employee is paid overtime, under the terms and conditions of Article 20, "Overtime."