Have you been offered “casual employment”?
Have you been offered “casual employment”? Sometimes, you may come across job postings in your department for Research Assistants. However, instead of receiving a Research Assistant Form upon being offered […]
Expedited Procedure
Expedited Procedure As a result of a recent misclassification grievance, misclassified members have a new, expedited procedure to determine whether you should be GRF or GRA. If you are currently […]
What does it mean to be misclassified?
What does it mean to be misclassified? Being misclassified means, usually, that you are classified as a GRAF/ GRF but either all or parts of your duties should actually be […]
What is a Graduate Research (Assistant) Fellow (GRAF or GRF)?
What is a Graduate Research (Assistant) Fellow (GRAF or GRF)? A GRF/ GRAF is not an employee role, but an award given to Graduate Students at Queen’s to financially support […]
What is a Research Assistant (GRA)?
What is a Research Assistant (GRA)? A Research Assistant is a Queen’s Graduate Student who is employed by a faculty member on a fixed-hour contract to undertake research duties or […]
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program As a TA, TF or GRA, you are Queen’s employee and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, LifeWorks, […]
Accommodations for work
Accommodations for work According to the Ontario Human Rights Code, the University has a legal duty to accommodate employees within reasonable limits, and the Union must offer assistance in accessing […]
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights For TAs and TFs: TAs and TFs keep the copyright for their own materials like lecture notes or course materials that they create. Unless otherwise agreed upon […]
Leaves
Leaves Getting Time Off: “23.01 The Employer may in its sole discretion grant leaves of absence with or without pay to Employees for legitimate personal reasons which may include requests […]
Teaching Fellow Contract: Essential Information
Teaching Fellow Contract: Essential Information Appointment and Responsibilities: The Employer will provide the TF with a Letter of Appointment at least two weeks before the start of the Academic Term. […]