21.01

Whenever possible, an employee shall receive at least sixty (60) days prior written notice of the date the transfer within the Ministry is to take effect.

21.02

Where an employee was transferred for the convenience of the Employer, resulting in the necessity of relocating the employee’s residence at the Employer’s expense, during the last five (5) years prior to retirement or death and the employee or surviving spouse apply within one year (1) of the date of retirement or death of the employee for assistance to return to any previous locations of government employment in Ontario or to any other location in Ontario of equal or lesser distance; relocation expenses may be paid, provided the move takes place within two (2) years of the approval of the application.

Only expenses incurred for the realty commission, movement of household effects; and legal fees and disbursements on sale and purchase shall be reimbursed in accordance with the policy on relocation expenses contained in the Relocation Expenses Directive.

Where an employee is transferred for the convenience of the Employer, and is entitled to relocation expenses under the Relocation Expenses Directive, during the last five (5) years prior to their expected retirement date, the employee may waive their entitlements under the Relocation Expenses Directive and elect to receive reimbursement for temporary accommodation costs or travel costs up to a maximum of thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000) over the five (5) year period. This is only applicable when the member realizes an actual commuting increase of more than 125 km from their principal residence.

21.03

The Employer agrees that for the duration of the current Collective Agreement, prior to any changes to the OPP Uniform Staffing Procedure, the Association will be consulted. The Association shall be given no less than ten (10) days’ notice prior to any such proposed amendments.

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