Common use of Continuity of Service and Seniority Clause in Contracts

Continuity of Service and Seniority. 21.11.1 Continuity of service and accrual of seniority shall not be deemed broken by: (a) Periods of authorized leave. (b) For faculty without benefits, absences of four or fewer consecutive semesters for reasons that would meet the qualifications for family leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. (c) Periods of fewer than three consecutive semesters without appointments due to unavailability of work as determined by the Administration. (d) Absence of four or fewer consecutive semesters for the purpose of professional development as recommended by the Department Chair/Head and approved by the Xxxx. (e) Periods of layoff, but additional seniority shall not accrue during such periods of layoff. 21.11.2 Service that is followed by a break in service of more than five years shall not be included in the calculation of seniority, and service that is followed by a break in service of two or more semesters shall not be included in the calculation of eligibility for continuing appointment.

Continuity of Service and Seniority. 21.11.1 Continuity of service and accrual of seniority shall not be deemed broken by: (a) Periods of authorized leave. (b) For faculty without benefits, absences of four or fewer consecutive semesters for reasons that would meet the qualifications for family leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. (c) Periods of fewer than three consecutive semesters without appointments due to unavailability of work as determined by the Administration. (d) Absence of four or fewer consecutive semesters for the purpose of professional development as recommended by the Department Chair/Head and approved by the XxxxDean. (e) Periods of layoff, but additional seniority shall not accrue during such periods of layoff. 21.11.2 Service that is followed by a break in service of more than five years shall not be included in the calculation of seniority, and service that is followed by a break in service of two or more semesters shall not be included in the calculation of eligibility for continuing appointment.