Pay for time not worked is another negotiated benefit, which is one of the most sought-after employee benefits by union members. It has been stated that the time-off with- pay aspect of labor agreements may include holidays, vacations, funeral leave, and maternity leave. An example of this benefit is sick leave. Sick leave is intended to provide for a continuation of employment when an employee is physically unable to report for work (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013). It has been suggested that the majority of all labor agreements provide a specific work schedule and require premium pay for hours worked beyond the normal schedule (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013). Also, overtime is provided on a daily basis for time over eight hours. The additional pay is known as penalty pay and it intended to discourage employers from requiring employees to work additional hours and weekends. A shift differential is an example of premium pay. Shift differentials are “negotiated additional hourly rates of pay provided to employees” (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013, p. 312) who work hours that are not
Pay for time not worked is another negotiated benefit, which is one of the most sought-after employee benefits by union members. It has been stated that the time-off with- pay aspect of labor agreements may include holidays, vacations, funeral leave, and maternity leave. An example of this benefit is sick leave. Sick leave is intended to provide for a continuation of employment when an employee is physically unable to report for work (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013). It has been suggested that the majority of all labor agreements provide a specific work schedule and require premium pay for hours worked beyond the normal schedule (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013). Also, overtime is provided on a daily basis for time over eight hours. The additional pay is known as penalty pay and it intended to discourage employers from requiring employees to work additional hours and weekends. A shift differential is an example of premium pay. Shift differentials are “negotiated additional hourly rates of pay provided to employees” (Carrell & Hearvin, 2013, p. 312) who work hours that are not