Common use of Indefinite Layoff Clause in Contracts

Indefinite Layoff. 1) When a decrease or reallocation in the work force is made, resulting in layoff of regular Sergeants, the Chief/CMU PD shall designate those positions which are to be vacated by reason of a layoff. Layoff shall be in inverse order of seniority, with least senior being first to be laid off. 2) Sergeants to be laid off for an indefinite period of time will have at least seven (7) days written notice of layoff. 3) A Sergeant with seniority to be laid off will be transferred to a vacant patrol officer position. If there is no vacancy, they will displace the least senior officer, provided the Sergeant has greater seniority than the officer.

Indefinite Layoff. ‌ 1) When a decrease or reallocation in the work force is made, resulting in layoff of regular Sergeants, the Chief/CMU PD shall designate those positions which are to be vacated by reason of a layoff. Layoff shall be in inverse order of seniority, with least senior being first to be laid off. 2) Sergeants to be laid off for an indefinite period of time will have at least seven (7) days written notice of layoff. 3) A Sergeant with seniority to be laid off will be transferred to a vacant patrol officer position. If there is no vacancy, they will displace the least senior officer, provided the Sergeant has greater seniority than the officer.