Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, jobs are not guaranteed for anybody. What has happened is that there has been a change in the type of employment. Until now, principals have been employed in indeterminate positions, in other words there was no term involved. The new Act, which came into effect on July 1, 1996, states that principals could no longer be hired on an indeterminate status, but for five year terms. Until the Act was proclaimed on July 1, the principals were still in indeterminate positions. With the new Act coming into force on July 1, we then had to give principals notice. According to the collective agreement, they are required to receive 60 days notice regarding any change in the terms of their employment. Since the Act was not in force 60 days prior to July 1, 1996, that notice could not be given in advance, it could only be given subsequent to the Act coming into force. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 191-13(4): Principals' Employment Contracts
In the Legislative Assembly on January 31st, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 191-13(4): Principals' Employment Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 30th, 1997
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