Covenant Health Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #20

BETWEEN

COVENANT HEALTH
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  LEGACY EDUCATION ALLOWANCES

WHEREAS the Parties recognize that some Paramedical Technical Employees were eligible for and in receipt of an Education Allowance prior to the Date of Ratification of this Collective Agreement. 

NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Paramedical Technical Employees employed by Covenant Health and in receipt of an Education Allowance prior to the Date of Ratification of this Collective Agreement, shall continue to receive that Education Allowance until such time as the Employee ceases to work as a Paramedical Technical Employee or leaves the employ of the Employer, whichever is earlier.
2. Employees hired from Covenant Health who are in receipt of the Education Allowance at the time of hire shall be entitled to port the Education Allowance, as long as the break of service is not longer than 60 days.
   1. The information regarding the Education Allowance must be provided at the time of commencement of employment with Covenant Health.
3. Basic Rate of Pay shall be deemed to be inclusive of Education Allowance paid in accordance with this Letter of Understanding.

This Letter of Understanding will expire March 31, 2024, or upon the date of ratification of the next Collective Agreement, whichever is later.