A Collective Agreement Provides That When Overtime Is Assigned Employees

question 40

Multiple Choice

A collective agreement provides that when overtime is assigned employees must be given six hours notice. The employer has assigned overtime providing employees with only three hours notice. What should employees and the union do in this situation:

• A) refuse to work the overtime
• B) work the overtime and sue the employer
• C) work the overtime; however, restrict output so that the employer will provide adequate notice in the future
• D) file a complaint with the Labour Relations Board
• E) work the overtime and file a grievance

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