Layoff Provision--Guidelines. In the event that the Employer resorts to staff reduction, the following guidelines will be observed in selecting the personnel to be released from employment:
a. The number of employees to be laid off or reduced in hours will be established by the Employer.
b. Staff reduction will be determined on the basis of total Employer seniority in all classifications covered by this bargaining Agreement (layoffs or a reduction in hours shall begin with the employee with the least seniority).
c. When a choice is made between two or more employees with equal seniority, selection will be made on qualifications, and when qualifications are relatively equal as determined by the Employer, the selection will be made by lot. Lot selections may be observed by both parties--the Union representative and management representative.
d. The District shall endeavor to meet with affected employees and provide written notification of layoff. If the parties are unable to meet in person, the District will send written notification via certified mail. Notification will be no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of layoff.
e. Following the written notification of layoff, the affected employees shall have five (5) work days to notify the Employer’s Human Resources Division in writing of their intent to exercise their bumping rights as specified in Section B.2 below.
f. Employees who are laid off or reduced in hours under this Section will receive preference for substituting for a period of two (2) years from the date of the layoff.
Layoff Provision--Guidelines. Every effort will be made to allow a reduction in the workforce to occur through normal attrition, which will include resignation and retirement. Should the District decide it is necessary to reduce hours or discontinue a position or positions, the following guidelines will be observed:
a. The number of employees to be laid off or reduced in hours will be established by the District in consultation with the Union Representative and Union President.
b. Before actually implementing a layoff, the District shall first consider volunteers for layoff.
c. The District will notify the Union of proposed layoffs prior to submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval of such layoffs.
d. Staff reduction will be determined on the basis of total District seniority in all groups listed in Appendix 1 covered by this collective bargaining agreement. Layoffs or a reduction in hours shall begin with the employee with the least seniority in the group to be affected by layoff/reduction. Groups are defined in Appendix 1.
e. Seniority will be defined as total continuous years of service within the District in all groups listed in Appendix 1 covered by this collective bargaining agreement. Neither outside experience, in-district substitute experience, nor in-district experience outside this bargaining unit will count for purposes of calculating seniority.
f. When a choice is made between two or more employees with equal seniority, selection will be made on qualifications, and when qualifications are relatively equal as determined by the District the selection will be made by lot. Lot selections may be observed by both parties - the Union representative and management representative.
g. Affected employees will be notified of layoff or reduction of hours, in writing, no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of layoff or reduction.
