Associated Ambulance & Services (Whitecourt) Ltd., Collective Agreement 2020-2025

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #2

BETWEEN

ASSOCIATED AMBULANCE & SERVICES (WHITECOURT), LTD., ATHABASCA, BARRHEAD, BOYLE, EDSON, EVANSBURG, HINTON, JASPER, NORDEGG, RIMBEY, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE AND WHITECOURT STATIONS 
(hereinafter called the “Employer”)

AND

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter called the “Union”)

RE: DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE

WHEREAS the Parties agree that the duty to accommodate is a joint responsibility between the Employer, the Union and the Employee;

THEREFORE the Parties agree to the following:

1. When the Employer is notified an Employee will be returning to work with limitations and restrictions the Union will be notified within ten (10) days when:
   1. the Employee cannot be readily accommodated; or
   2. the Employee requires a prolonged accommodation.
2. lf, following initial notification of the Union, either party, or the Employee, can request a meeting to discuss options that are available. The purpose of this meeting is to collaborate at exploring options for accommodation.
3. The Parties will endeavor to find accommodation to the point of undue hardship.

This Letter of Understanding will expire March 31, 2025, or upon the date of ratification of the next Collective Agreement, whichever is later.