Layoff and Rehire. In the event that the Employer, in its sole discretion, determines to reduce the workforce, such layoffs will be in the classifications selected by the Employer and in the numbers determined by the Employer subject to the terms and conditions specifically provided for in this Agreement. 16.1: Seniority rights shall prevail in cases of layoff and rehire where the employee’s ability, experience, training, and work record in the discretion of the Employer are equal; provided that when all other factors are equal, seniority in rank shall be the determining factor. 16.2: Notification of employees affected by a reduction in force shall be in writing and given or sent by certified mail to the employees two (2) calendar weeks in advance. The notice shall state the reason(s) for such action. A copy of the notice will be simultaneously forwarded to the Union. 16.3: Rehire notice may be made by telephone and shall be confirmed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the employee’s last address of record. An employee shall reply to the certified rehire notice within three (3) working days following receipt of such notice or no later than seven (7) calendar days from the date postmarked on the rehire notice envelope. Failure to reply within that time shall be considered a voluntary resignation and the Employer shall rehire the next eligible employee on layoff. An employee, upon request, may be granted up to ten (10) working days to return to work at the discretion of the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
