Item - 2020.GL13.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by General Government and Licensing Committee on June 2, 2020. The General Government and Licensing Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
GL13.9 - 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 after City Council has ratified the CUPE Local 79 collective agreement.
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/2020/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-147368.pdf
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until after City Council has ratified the CUPE Local 79 collective agreement.
9a - Request to Defer Consideration of the Feasibility of Changing the City of Toronto's Policy on Statutory Holidays
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to request a deferral of the Consideration of the Feasibility of Changing the City of Toronto's Policy on Statutory Holidays, until such time as the CUPE Local 79 collective agreement has been ratified by the union and approved by City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-147582.pdf