Re: Planning for Gagandeep Kaur - Return to Work from Maternity Leave

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Kathryn Nester <knester@thekey.com>
To
Timothy Thomas <tt@thekey.com>
CC
Chuck Terlesky <cterlesky@thekey.com>, Dennis Fancy <dfancy@thekey.com>, Sharon Speirs <sspeirs@thekey.com>
Date
2025-07-21 09:51:22
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--0000000000006103f0063a70c601 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Is Shyanne under an employment agreement for so many hours / days? Also does anyone have a copy of her updated agreement / job description for on-call. The only thing in her workday file is for staffing and CGM. Thanks, Kathryn On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:37=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas wrot= e: > Thanks Kathryn, > > Chuck, can you speak with Shyanne and let her know that we will need to > cut back her hours and work Gagandeep back into the rotation. Let me know > how it goes. > > On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 11:57=E2=80=AFAM Kathryn Nester > wrote: > >> Hi Team, >> >> We are obligated to give Gagandeep back her role or one of equal work an= d >> value - I would not advise changing her pay structure upon her return - = you >> could potentially get around this if it amounts to the same or greater p= ay. >> >> If separation is being considered I would not advise doing this >> immediately upon her return as it could be viewed as retaliatory. I woul= d >> recommend reviewing budget, performance, structure etc. over 60-90 days >> following her return in order to make an objective and informed decision= . I >> will consult with our legal team on what may be considered the least ris= ky >> paths forward for a separation. >> >> I agree that it may make the most sense to have Gagandeep take over one >> office/area specifically. I know she was part time but what days/times w= as >> she working previously? >> >> Shyanne is also working 7 days a week which can lead to burnout. This ma= y >> be a good opportunity to check in with Shyanne and see if she wants/need= s a >> break at all. >> >> Thanks, >> Kathryn >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 9:36=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas w= rote: >> >>> Chuck, I think your suggestion makes the most sense. I would think that >>> we need to offer her the same hours she had prior to the leave. Monday = to >>> wednesday might not be sufficient. >>> >>> Please advise Kathryn. >>> Thanks >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:29=E2=80=AFPM Chuck Terlesky >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> As you know, Gagandeep is scheduled to return from maternity leave on >>>> August 5th. In speaking with Kathryn, it was clarified that we cannot >>>> proceed with a termination immediately upon her return. Kathryn advise= d >>>> that she remain with us for 60 to 90 days prior to any potential >>>> termination. >>>> >>>> Gagandeep was originally hired as a part-time employee, and on average= , >>>> she submitted around 22 hours per week. Currently, Shyanne manages the >>>> on-call for Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver, with her focus on Vancou= ver >>>> on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. >>>> >>>> To accommodate Gagandeep's return during this transition period, we=E2= =80=99ll >>>> need to identify where her support would be most effective. One option >>>> could be for her to cover Calgary and Winnipeg on Monday through Wedne= sday, >>>> allo

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