COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Seniority

Seniority governs layoff, recall, vacation requests
If store closes, hired in other bargaining unit stores based on seniority

None

Hours
of Work

Fulltime: minimum 32 hours/week
Overtime after 40 hours/week
Shift paid if leave due to illness

None

Availability

Fulltime must be available 6 days/week

Fulltime must be available 7 days/week
Discipline/termination applies

Wage Increases

Up to 4.5% increase per year
Across the board first year
Merit increase second, third year
Reopener option

No written policy

Holidays

Paid statutory holidays
Paid birthday holiday

Same

Wellness/
Sick Days

Fulltime: 7 sick days per year
Part-time: 0-7 sick days

Fulltime: 0-7 sick days
Part-time: none

Vacation

Fulltime: 10 days (year one);
15 days (two); 20 days (five)
Part-time: 5 days (year one);
7 days (two); 9 days (five)

Same

Discipline/
Termination

Just cause protection
Grievance/arbitration procedure

None
“Open door” policy

Bereavement

Up to 5 days

Same

Jury Duty

Up to 10 days

Same

Shop Stewards

Minimum: 1 per store
Maximum: 1 per floor

None

Shop Standards

Employee not required to pay for damage to store materials

None

Job
Postings

All vacancies must be posted

None

Emergency Closings

Shift paid if sent home early due to emergency

Same

Insurance
and Health Benefits

Fulltime: extensive coverage for life insurance, STD, LTD, medical, dental, vision, partner benefits
Part-time: partial coverage

Same
Company policy

Parental Leave

3 months unpaid leave in addition to legal requirements

Same

Employee Discount

25% discount on all merchandise

Same