Background

On occasion, inclement weather may make it difficult for employees to get to work. Employees are expected to make arrangements during periods of inclement weather which will enable them to arrive as soon as possible. Departments are not to close without prior consultation with the Executive Director or Designate. The decision to cancel programs operated by the Association cannot be made lightly. Some services and facilities can only be closed under the most extreme circumstances; others must be maintained whatever the weather. Only when the situation is extreme will the Executive Director make the decision to cancel a program. Staff should contact their Supervisor for directions,

Policy

The Association will not penalize an employee for lateness or absence if a genuine effort has been made to get to work. Normally, employees will be provided the opportunity to select from the choices listed in the Procedures below to cover the missed time.

When an employee is unable to report to work or will be late to work because of inclement weather conditions, the employee shall contact their Department Head/designate as soon as possible to advise them of their absence or delay. Normally, the employee will be given the option of:

1. Using annual vacation leave (if absence is one half day or a whole day);
2. Making up the time;
3. Using lieu time (when applicable);

4. Using unused sick leave,
5. Taking leave without pay.