Common use of Benefits Following Layoff Clause in Contracts

Benefits Following Layoff. ‌ Employees who are laid off, and elect to go on layoff status, may request and use their accumulated compensatory time, personal leave, and vacation leave. Furthermore, should a laid off employee subsequently be appointed (on either a temporary or a permanent basis) to a position which is outside the bargaining unit, that employee's layoff status (and recall right) shall not be terminated or jeopardized. Employees who are laid off, and elect not to go on layoff status, shall be considered dismissed and they may, provided and to the extent they are eligible, receive their final payment for accumulated compensatory time, vacation leave and sick leave. This also applies to employees whose layoff status is terminated in accordance with the provisions below.