Item - 2016.EX17.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 5, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on September 22, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 5, 2016.
EX17.4 - Reviewing Re-Hire Provisions in Members' Staff Contracts
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve amending the prohibition clause in Members' Staff severance packages as follows:
a. upon receipt of a severance, a Members' Staff will be restricted from being rehired by another Member of Council or being hired into the Toronto Public Service for a period equivalent to the length of time the severance payment was based on;
b. a severed Members' staff will be able to work for another Member of Council or to be hired into the Toronto Public Service during the restriction period if they pay back the severance received; and
c. a severed Members' staff may defer receipt of their severance for up to three months from the day of termination in order to secure employment with another Member of Council or to continue participation in a Toronto Public Service hiring process.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-96141.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-05-2016 10:41 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX17.4 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Jim Karygiannis, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor David Shiner - as a member of his family may fall under the policies.
EX17.4 - Reviewing Re-Hire Provisions in Members' Staff Contracts
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve amending the prohibition clause in Members' Staff severance packages as follows:
a. upon receipt of a severance, a Members' Staff will be restricted from being rehired by another Member of Council or being hired into the Toronto Public Service for a period equivalent to the length of time the severance payment was based on;
b. a severed Members' staff will be able to work for another Member of Council or to be hired into the Toronto Public Service during the restriction period if they pay back the severance received; and
c. a severed Members' staff may defer receipt of their severance for up to three months from the day of termination in order to secure employment with another Member of Council or to continue participation in a Toronto Public Service hiring process.
Origin
Summary
This report is in response to MM12.9 "Addressing Arbitrary Limitations of Council Staff Severance Packages", adopted by City Council at its meeting in February 2016. The motion directed the City Clerk, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Human Resources, to report to City Council on options to address the current prohibition clause in severance packages for Council staff.
This report recommends amending the current clause that prohibited Members' staff who have received a severance package from the City to return to work for the City for two years. The new policy would match the prohibition period to the severance package received. In addition, if the employee pays back the severance received, they would be eligible to return to work either for another Member of Council or to be hired into the Toronto Public Service.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-96141.pdf