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USW Local 1998 (Casual) – Paid Sick Time and 6% Vacation Processing in HRIS

Further to the USW Local 1998 (Casual) ratification memo dated November 17, 2021, eligible USW Local 1998 (Casual) employees actively employed as of the ratification date of November 15, 2021 are eligible for the following:

  • Paid Sick Time
    The paid sick time entitlement shall be for one (1) scheduled shift between January 1 and June 30 inclusive, and one (1) scheduled shift between July 1 and December 31 inclusive, in each year of the Collective Agreement.
  • 6% Vacation Pay
    Employees shall be entitled to vacation pay in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Reference Guide and Support

The following instructions detail the procedure for processing Paid Sick Time and 6% Vacation Pay for eligible USW Casuals in HRIS.

Questions about these changes?

For questions related to the USW Local 1998 – Casual unit collective agreement and eligibility, please contact labour.relations@utoronto.ca or your Labour Relations Consultant.

For assistance with HRIS processing, please submit a ticket to HRIS Help Desk using the HR Service Centre.