Who is not eligible for Civic Duty Leave?

Civic Duty Leave is a type of leave that allows employees to fulfill their civic responsibilities, such as serving on a jury or participating in elections, without suffering a loss of income. Typically, full-time employees and, in some cases, part-time employees are granted Civic Duty Leave because they are considered permanent members of the workforce who contribute to the organization on a regular basis. Union employees may also qualify for this leave, depending on collective bargaining agreements.

However, contract and temporary employees are generally excluded from Civic Duty Leave entitlements. This is primarily because their employment status is often short-term and project-based, which does not provide them the same job security or integration into the organization's long-term operations as full-time or even part-time employees. Their roles are typically defined by specific tasks or durations, leading to a lack of benefits related to civic responsibilities that come with more permanent employment statuses. This is why contract and temporary employees are identified as not being eligible for Civic Duty Leave.