Common use of Layoff Seniority Clause in Contracts

Layoff Seniority. If the District determines the need for a permanent reduction (defined to mean a reduction in time or complete position elimination) in its work force, they will identify the positions that will be reduced or eliminated and then notify the Association in writing. Working with the Association, the two groups will identify the lowest District (VIII.4.1) seniority position in each classification. If two employees have the same District seniority, the member with the lowest classification seniority may be displaced. Exception - If an employee with greater District seniority has not served in the classification for at least one (1) year within the past three (3) years then priority will be given to the employee with the greatest classification seniority. Seniority ties shall be broken by lot, done at the time of hire.

Layoff Seniority. If the District determines the need for a permanent reduction (defined to mean a reduction in time or complete position elimination) in its work forceworkforce, they will identify the positions that will be reduced or eliminated and then notify the Association in writing. Working with the Association, the two (2) groups will identify the lowest District (VIII.4.1) seniority position in each classification. If two (2) employees have the same District seniority, the member with the lowest classification seniority may be displaced. Exception - If an employee with greater District seniority has not served in the classification for at least one (1) year within the past three (3) years then priority will be given to the employee with the greatest classification seniority. Seniority ties shall be broken by lot, done at the time of hire.