Factors other than Seniority in Retention. Where seniority applies (i.e., comparable evaluations), exceptions to preference for retention based on length of continuous service may be made to insure the retention of particular skills that are needed, to comply with state and federal laws relating to employment matters, and to insure continued performance of supplemental duty assignments performed in the past by employees with less continuous service. Other unusual or unanticipated situations also may warrant taking factors other than length of continuous service into account in determining preference for retention when seniority applies.
