Common use of Layoff of Employees Clause in Contracts

Layoff of Employees. A. When a reduction in work force occurs, then layoff shall be by seniority. B. Except for unusual circumstances, no employee shall be laid off pursuant to a necessary reduction in the work force unless the Union and the employee has been notified of the layoff in writing at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the effective date of such layoff. C. The administration will not utilize substitutes in the place of regular employees during a layoff, unless laid off employees refuse to substitute. It is the responsibility of the laid off employee to notify the Human Resources Department of his/her availability to substitute. In no case shall a new employee be employed by the Employer while there are laid-off employees unless they have been offered the position in question or the employee does not qualify. Full time employees will only be offered a part-time position one time. D. Recall of laid off employees shall be accomplished in a reverse order of layoff. Notice of recall from layoff will be sent in writing to the employee’s last known address on record with the Human Resources Department. Such notice will state the place, time and date on which the employee is to report to work. It is the employee's responsibility to keep the Human Resources Office notified as to his/her current mailing address. Upon receipt of notice, an employee will have ten (10) calendar days to accept recall. The administration may temporarily fill the position in the meantime. Employees recalled to work are obligated to take the assignment. Employees who decline, or who fail to respond within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice of recall shall forfeit seniority rights and be terminated. E. Any employee who is laid-off and recalled shall not lose previously accumulated and credited seniority. F. If the layoff is to be a temporary situation, the employee shall be given the first opportunity to apply for an open position; further, that he/she be afforded an opportunity at preferred substitute work. G. Upon assignment to a regular position, an employee who has been laid off will maintain formerly accumulated seniority and sick days.

Layoff of Employees. A. When a reduction in work force occurs, then layoff shall be by seniority. B. Except for unusual circumstances, no employee shall be laid off pursuant to a necessary reduction in the work force unless the Union and the employee has been notified of the layoff in writing at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the effective date of such layoff. C. The administration will not utilize substitutes in the place of regular employees during a layoff, unless laid off employees refuse to substitute. It is the responsibility of the laid off employee to notify the Human Resources Department of his/her availability to substitute. In no case shall a new employee be employed by the Employer while there are laid-laid- off employees unless they have been offered the position in question or the employee does not qualify. Full time employees will only be offered a part-time position one time. D. Recall of laid off employees shall be accomplished in a reverse order of layoff. Notice of recall from layoff will be sent in writing to the employee’s last known address on record with the Human Resources Department. Such notice will state the place, time and date on which the employee is to report to work. It is the employee's responsibility to keep the Human Resources Office notified as to his/her current mailing address. Upon receipt of notice, an employee will have ten (10) calendar days to accept recall. The administration may temporarily fill the position in the meantime. Employees recalled to work are obligated to take the assignment. Employees who decline, or who fail to respond within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice of recall shall forfeit seniority rights and be terminated. E. Any employee who is laid-off and recalled shall not lose previously accumulated and credited seniority. F. If the layoff is to be a temporary situation, the employee shall be given the first opportunity to apply for an open position; further, that he/she be afforded an opportunity at preferred substitute work. G. Upon assignment to a regular position, an employee who has been laid off will maintain formerly accumulated seniority and sick days.