Common use of Attrition and Suspension Clause in Contracts

Attrition and Suspension. 1. The number of persons affected by a layoff will be kept to a minimum by not employing replacements for bargaining unit members who die, retire, resign, whose contracts are terminated, or whose contracts are non-renewed. Non-renewal of contracts shall not be used to affect the layoff. 2. Layoffs which cannot be achieved through attrition shall be made by suspension of contracts, in whole or in part. Suspensions shall mean that a unit member shall be placed in an inactive state of employment from an active state of employment.

Attrition and Suspension. 1. The number of persons affected by a layoff will be kept to a minimum by not employing replacements for bargaining unit members who die, retire, resign, whose contracts are terminated, or whose contracts are non-renewed. Non-Non- renewal of contracts shall not be used to affect the layoff. 2. Layoffs which cannot be achieved through attrition shall be made by suspension of contracts, in whole or in part. Suspensions shall mean that a unit member shall be placed in an inactive state of employment from an active state of employment.