Item - 2019.GL6.28
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by General Government and Licensing Committee on June 24, 2019. The General Government and Licensing Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
GL6.28 - Feasibility of Changing the City of Toronto's Policy on Statutory Holidays
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The General Government and Licensing Committee deferred consideration of the item until the second quarter of 2020.
Origin
Summary
The City of Toronto's current policy on Designated Holidays and Floating Holidays and the collective agreement implementations of that policy provide for flexibility in accommodating requests by employees to observe religious days that are not among the 11 holidays designated by the City. The City's practice of allowing employees to use paid floating holidays, lieu time, applicable leaves, or other scheduling options meets the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code and is consistent with the approach taken by most public and private sector employers in the province.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-134283.pdf
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until a General Government and Licensing Committee meeting in the second quarter of 2020.
Vote (Defer Item) Jun-24-2019
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), John Filion, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Frances Nunziata |