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

From
Sharon Speirs <sspeirs@thekey.com>
To
Chuck Terlesky <cterlesky@thekey.com>
CC
Kathryn Nester <knester@thekey.com>, Timothy Thomas <tt@thekey.com>, Dennis Fancy <dfancy@thekey.com>
Date
2025-07-21 10:43:16
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--0000000000006f5933063a7402fd Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I really think you need to talk about Vancouver with Gagandeep as its a much bigger job then for her as you know it can be alot for 3 nights and she has to be ready for the time difference as well as many many sick calls Sharon, Speirs General Manager Vancouver, BC Office: 778.279.3634 sspeirs@thekey.com TheKey.ca [image: TheKey] On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:47=E2=80=AFAM Chuck Terlesky wrote: > I think Gagandeep will be working M/T/W - Let me confirm with Shyanne wha= t > works best for her schedule. > > Chuck > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:26=E2=80=AFAM Sharon Speirs wrote: > >> I dont think Gagandeeps hours affect Vancouver as she is only coming bac= k >> for Weekends? Shyanne does Vancouver Monday night, Tuesday night and >> Wednesday night- is that affected? >> Sharon >> >> Sharon, Speirs >> >> General Manager >> >> Vancouver, BC >> >> Office: 778.279.3634 >> >> sspeirs@thekey.com >> >> TheKey.ca >> >> [image: TheKey] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 8:56=E2=80=AFAM Chuck Terlesky (Home Care Assist= ance) > cterlesky@thekey.com> wrote: >> >>> I believe Shyanne had to sign a new agreement for her position, but tha= t >>> would=E2=80=99ve been done by HR, not me. I can ask her if she has any >>> documentation on her position as on-call. >>> >>> I=E2=80=99ll speak with Shyanne and let you know how it goes. For Shyan= ne to >>> have her hours cut back, she would have to let some of Vancouver go. I= =E2=80=99m >>> not sure how Sharon would feel about that. Sharon, can you comment you >>> could have Gagandeep trained for Vancouver? >>> >>> Chuck >>> >>> >>> Chuck Terlesky B.A., CCPE >>> General Manager >>> Calgary, Alberta >>> >>> Office Calgary: 403-301-3777 >>> >>> >>> --- >>> >>> >>> >>> TheKey.ca >>> >>> [image: TheKey] >>> >>> On Jul 21, 2025, at 6:51=E2=80=AFAM, Kathryn Nester wrote: >>> >>> =EF=BB=BF >>> 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 = wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Kathryn, >>>> >>>> Chuck, can you speak with Shyanne and let her know that we will need t= o >>>> cut back her hours and work Gagandeep back into the rotation. Let me k= now >>>> 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 >>>>> and value - I would not advise changing her pay structure upon her re= turn - >>>>> you could potentially get around this if it amounts to the same or gr= eater >>>>> pay. >>>>> >>>>> If separation is being considered I would not advise doing this >>>>> immediately upon her return as it could be viewed as retaliatory. I w= ould >>>>> recommend reviewing budget, performance, structure etc. over 60-90 da= ys >>>>> following her return in order to make an objective and informed decis= ion. I >>>>> will consult with our legal team on what may be considered the least = risky >>>>> 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 >>>>> was she working previously? >>>>> >>>>> Shyanne is also working 7 days a week which can lead to burnout. This >>>>> may be a good opportunity to check in with Shyanne and see if she >>>>> wants/needs a break at all. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Kathryn >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 9:36=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> 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 c= annot >>>>>>> proceed with a termination immediately upon her return. Kathryn adv= ised >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> Vancouver 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 effe= ctive. One >>>>>>> option could be fo

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