Implementation of Layoff.
A. At least forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the implementation of a layoff, the Employer will meet with the Association to discuss the need for the reduction and to obtain input. B.
Implementation of Layoff a) In the case of a layoff, relocation, or reduction in hours as defined in Article 12.01 (a), the affected Employee(s) shall be given two (2) months notice or pay in lieu thereof.
b) Employees (with the exception of those on secondment, exchange, or leave) who are laid off, as defined in Article 12.01 (a), may elect to exercise one of the following options within four (4) weeks of receiving notice of their layoff or re-location.
(i) To accept the layoff as permanent and receive a severance payment equivalent to three (3) weeks pay per completed year of employment until the 17th year upon completion of which four (4) weeks will be credited and the maximum level of severance payment of fifty-two (52) weeks of pay is reached. The severance payment is inclusive of the Employee’s entitlements (if applicable) to notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance pay in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
(ii) An Employee who has completed one year plus one day service before being laid off may bump a less senior Employee in their classification (as defined in Appendix I), provided they have the ability and essential qualifications to fill the position in a manner which will not adversely affect the efficiency of the Employer beyond a ninety (90) day maximum familiarization period. Employees who are unable to bump an Employee in their current classification may bump a less senior Employee in another classification provided that they have the ability and essential qualifications stated above.
(iii) Employees who are offered a relocated position may choose to accept that position.
(iv) An Employee who has completed two years plus one day service before being laid off can elect to be placed on the Recall List and shall cease accruing seniority. In the event that the laid off Employee is not recalled within one (1) year from the date of layoff, the lay off will be permanent and the laid off employee will be provided with severance pay calculated in accordance with Article 12.02(b)(i).
c) Employees on secondment, exchange, or leave whose original positions have been affected as defined under Article 12.01 (a) may elect to exercise one (1) of the above options at the end of their period of secondment, exchange or leave, except in the case of external secondments, for which the option of bumping shall not apply. This clause shall be deemed to supersede any previously signed contractual agreements.
d) Employees who elect to receive payments pursuant to 12.02 (b...
Implementation of Layoff. 1. Layoff shall mean to place an employee on inactive duty status for a period of time of up to twenty-seven (27) months. Employees who are laid off shall receive no salary, benefits, or other accruals except as specifically provided for in this Article.
2. Any employee who is to be laid off will be notified personally, when possible, and in writing at least fifteen (15) calendar days before the proposed action. Such notice will include the proposed time schedule and the reasons for the proposed action.
