Fixed Duration Appointments Clause Samples

The Fixed Duration Appointments clause establishes that appointments or engagements under the agreement are set for a specific, predetermined period. In practice, this means that the parties agree in advance on the exact start and end dates of the appointment, and the relationship automatically concludes at the end of this term unless renewed or extended by mutual agreement. This clause provides certainty and predictability for both parties, ensuring that expectations regarding the length of the engagement are clear and helping to avoid disputes over ongoing obligations or premature termination.
Fixed Duration Appointments. Appointments for a fixed duration may be made for assignments initially intended to be for more than one thousand fifty (1050) hours, but for no more than twelve
Fixed Duration Appointments. Appointments for a fixed duration may be made for assignments initially intended to be for more than one thousand fifty (1050) hours, but for no more than twelve (12) consecutive months. Consecutive appointments that total more than twelve (12) consecutive months will not be made for the same assignment. The filling of fixed duration appointments will be determined by the University. Individuals hired under this section will receive written notification of the maximum length of the appointment and the eligibility for benefits. Conclusion of the appointment will be at the discretion of the University, including termination of appointment prior to its originally intended expiration date, and will not be subject to Articles 4 (Grievance Procedure) and 17 (Seniority, Layoff, Rehire) of the contract. Fixed duration appointments will not be made to replace current bargaining unit employees or to do the work of any bargaining unit employee who has been laid off. Fixed duration appointments may only be used to fill leave-of-absences and/or temporary projects; they may not be used to fill permanent positions. Time worked in a fixed duration appointment will count towards seniority for employees who are appointed to a regular monthly position represented by SEIU, Local 925 without a break in service. Employees on a fixed duration appointment will be considered non-bargaining unit applicants when applying for regular monthly bargaining unit positions. (a) An individual appointed to a Fixed Duration Appointment who is hired into the same job, in the same unit through open recruitment will have their Fixed Duration Appointment months of service apply toward their probationary period for that position. (b) Employees recruited into positions under section (a) who have worked in the Fixed Duration Appointment six (6) months or longer will be considered to have completed their probationary period and all months of service under that Fixed Duration Appointment (including extensions) will count toward their seniority.
Fixed Duration Appointments. Appointments for a fixed duration may be made for assignments initially intended to be for more than one thousand fifty (1050) hours, but for no more than twelve (12) consecutive months. Consecutive appointments that total more than twelve (12) consecutive months will not be made for the same assignment. The filling of fixed duration appointments will be determined by the University. Individuals hired under this section will receive written notification of the maximum length of the appointment and the eligibility for benefits. Conclusion of the appointment will be at the discretion of the University, including termination of appointment prior to its originally intended expiration date, and will not be subject to Articles 4 (Grievance Procedure) and 17 (Seniority, Layoff, Rehire) of the contract. Fixed duration appointments will not be made to replace current employees nor to do the work of any employee who has been laid off. Fixed duration appointments may only be used to fill leave-of-absences and/or temporary projects; they may not be used to fill permanent positions. Time worked in a fixed duration appointment will count towards seniority for employees who are appointed to a regular monthly position represented by SEIU, Local 925 pursuant to RCW 41.56 without a break in service. Employees on a fixed duration appointment will be considered non-bargaining unit applicants when applying for regular monthly bargaining unit positions.