Hire Date and Seniority Date. 35 The hire date of an employee within the bargaining unit shall be established as of the date on which the 36 employee began continuous employment. The seniority date of an employee shall be established as of 37 the date on which an employee begins continuous employment within any job classification defined in 38 Article 1, Section 1.3. 39
Hire Date and Seniority Date. The hire date of an employee within the bargaining unit shall be established as the date upon which the employee began continuous employment in a regular, not substitute position. The seniority date of an employee shall be established as the date upon which an employee began continuous employment (regardless of the number of hours) within a job classification identified in the Recognition Clause of this agreement. Employees who change job classifications within the bargaining unit shall retain their years of District service (hire date) for the purpose of earning vacation. The seniority of an employee within the bargaining unit shall be established on the date on which the employee began continuous daily employment (hereinafter called "hire date") regardless of the number of hours worked, unless such seniority shall be lost as hereinafter provided. If more than one employee has the same date of hire, they should be invited to a meeting where the more senior employee will be determined by toss of a coin.
