Frequently Asked Questions Related to Compensation and Time Management
Can I take a day off and work in another detachment to claim double time?
There is no policy that prevents a Member from taking AOL to work at an outside unit. The one caveat is that the receiving unit should be advised as they hold the delegated authority for OT, and it is always advisable to keep them informed.
Can the RCMP deny me from working OT in other detachment during my RTOs?
Your RTOs are yours to manage, and in most cases, the RCMP does not dictate how you spend those days. However, should you decide to do additional OT on your RTOs, the employer is entitled to be informed, but is not required to give approval.
Under certain circumstances, RCMP management may limit a Member’s capacity to work extra overtime if it can be proven that doing so would result in the Member exceeding Maximum Hours of work as mentioned in Article 21.26, individual performance issues, officer health and safety, or other clear rationale.
Will I still be eligible for DPH premium if I were ODS on a particular DPH?
According to Article 23 regarding DPH premium and AM – ch. 19.3 on Sick Leave, 4.4.4. there is no entitlement to additional compensation when a Member is sick on a designated paid holiday.
I am scheduled to work night shift followed by having to attend court in the morning. I will only be able to get 4 hours of sleep before attending court, is this permitted?
As per the RCMP NCM 2.1.2.8, rest periods prior to attending Court Duty for duty-related reasons; in situations where Members working night shift are required to attend court for court-duty related reasons the following day, subject to operational requirements. Managers shall modify shift arrangements to provide the Member with a minimum period of eight (8) hours of rest before attending court.
I was rehired as an RCMP Member and it’s been 3 months now. Am I eligible to any maternity or parental allowances?
According to the Collective Agreement, Article 44.02(a)(i) and 45.03(a)(i), all RMs, regardless of the duration of service, must have a minimum of six (6) months of continuous employment before the commencement of parental leave without pay, in order to be eligible for the allowance in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan.
For example, a 10-year Member who is off on education leave (or other LWOP) who only comes back to duty for 4 months before going on Maternity or Paternity wouldn’t be entitled to the allowance.
I was rehired as an RCMP Member and it’s been 3 months now. Am I eligible to any maternity or parental allowances?
According to the Collective Agreement, Article 44.02(a)(i) and 45.03(a)(i), all RMs, regardless of the duration of service, must have a minimum of six (6) months of continuous employment before the commencement of parental leave without pay, in order to be eligible for the allowance in accordance with the terms of the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan.
For example, a 10-year Member who is off on education leave (or other LWOP) who only comes back to duty for 4 months before going on Maternity or Paternity wouldn’t be entitled to the allowance.
Can I claim rest time as part of a long overtime shift?
No, resting (or sleeping) would not be eligible for OT. As per Article 28.07, travel time stops once the Member arrives at the overnight location.
My supervisor recommended that I attend a course scheduled on my RTO with just one week notice. Can I claim this day as OT?
As per Article 21.18 A Member shall be notified of a change to their home unit work schedule at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of a previously scheduled shift, and/or twenty-eight (28) calendar days in advance of a previously scheduled period of regular time off (RTO). In this instance, as the rescheduling does not adhere to Article 21.18, you should claim overtime for the day in question at a rate of 1.0x according to Article 21.20.
What is the maximum number of consecutive hours I can work?
As per Article 21.31 a Member shall not be authorized to work more than sixteen (16) hours consecutively and not more than 84 hours in a seven consecutive-day period, inclusive of overtime (O/T), unless exceptional circumstances are declared by the Employer.
Can I refuse working a new shift that has been assigned to me with only one day’s notice?
No, even if the new shift is assigned to you with short notice, you are still required to work it. Article 21.19 and 21.20 outline what happens with improper notice.
What entitlements do I have if I was asked to return to work while on vacation?
As per Article 36.21; If a Member is recalled to duty during any period of annual leave or lieu time off (LTO), they will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses:
a. from the place of recall to the place of duty; and
b. from the place of duty to the place of recall, if upon completing the assignment, the balance of the Member’s leave is not cancelled, and they immediately resume annual leave or lieu time off (LTO) and return to the place of recall.
In addition, as per Article 25.04; (b).ii; a full-time (F/T) Member is entitled to compensation at double (2) time for the additional hours worked when the Member is required to work overtime (O/T) on the first and second day when recalled to duty from annual leave, lieu time off (LTO), or other non-medical paid leave, without having the paid leave reinstated.
iii. when the Member chooses to respond to an identified need for additional resources and works during periods of annual leave, lieu time off (LTO), or other non-medical paid leave, without having the paid leave reinstated.