Common use of Filling of a Vacancy Clause in Contracts

Filling of a Vacancy. The Employer agrees to fill vacancies with the most qualified applicants. If, in the Employer’s judgment, applicants are equally qualified, seniority, first within the vacant job category and then second within the bargaining unit, shall be the determining factor. An employee who is awarded a job under the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a trial period according to Section 3 above. During the trial period, an employee shall receive the rate of pay for the job he/she is performing.

Filling of a Vacancy. The Employer agrees to fill vacancies with the most qualified applicants. If, in the Employer’s judgment, applicants are equally qualified, seniority, first within the vacant job category and then second within the bargaining unitvacant job category, shall be the determining factor. An employee who is awarded a job under the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a trial period according to Section 3 above. During the trial period, an employee shall receive the rate of pay for the job he/she is performing.