Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have tried to address some of the operational issues through this policy, and the one reason, for example at Stanton, is because the operating room does shut down each year and for lengthy periods of time. It was felt that this is an appropriate method of ensuring we had nurses to cover that year round when they would come back on. Again, for seasonal or for heavy work schedules in the winter or early spring, are paid out effective as of October 1st is another area. So we do try to put some flexibility in here. But the big matter here is, we have to address our operational issues. Whether a person is allowed to bank more time or not, we still have to fill that position. If they decide to take it and go on an extra long holiday, we still have to have nurses or employees filling that position. So it costs the government money one way or the other. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Floyd Roland on Question 139-15(5): Human Resources Policy Regarding Overtime/lieu Time
In the Legislative Assembly on October 19th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 139-15(5): Human Resources Policy Regarding Overtime/lieu Time
Question 139-15(5): Human Resources Policy Regarding Overtime/lieu Time
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 18th, 2006
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