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 the position, you might be presented with a “casual employment contract.” These contracts place you outside of the protection of the Union and often result […]
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 classified as a GRF and think that either all or part of your duties should fall under a GRA contract, contact VP Research Assistants: vpra.psac901@gmail.com […]
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 done under an RA contract. This means that you should be a unionized employee who is protected by our Collective Agreement, but these rights have […]
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 them in the completion of their degree. You are paid to carry out tasks that are essential to the completion of your graduate thesis, classes, […]
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 a research project. This is a job you take on in addition to your graduate studies. You might be employed by your own supervisor, 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, provides private wellness services for employees and their families. These services are accessible 24/7 and include counseling, assessments, toolkits, videos, podcasts, and more. You can […]
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 those accommodations. If you need an accommodation, you should inform your Employment Supervisor. The Employment Supervisor will pass on the request to the Employee Wellness […]
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 in advance, the University may use some or all of the materials for teaching and distributing to students. TAs and TFs should receive recognition for […]
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 related to Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave as defined in the Employment Standards Act or leave for gender affirmation processes or procedures. The Employer will […]
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. All responsibilities of the TF will be outlined in the Teaching Fellow Form (TFF), which the Employer will provide to the TF at least two […]