Common use of Layoff Status Clause in Contracts

Layoff Status. (a) For a period of twelve (12) months following the commencement of layoff, an Employee may continue to participate in the Extended Health Care, Vision Care, Hearing Care, Group Life and Dental Care plans. For the first three (3) months of layoff the Employee may continue to pay the Employee's regular portions of the applicable premiums to the Employer, in advance, monthly. For the balance of the layoff, not to exceed nine (9) months, the Employee may continue to participate in the Extended Health Care, Vision Care, Hearing Care, Group Life and Dental Care plans by paying the total cost of the applicable premiums to the Employer, in advance, monthly, subject to the provisions of the plans. (b) For a period of twelve (12) months following the commencement of layoff an Employee, their spouse and eligible dependent(s) will be entitled to participate (c) Seniority will continue to accrue during the layoff period. Employees affected by layoff will not lose their employment relationship if they elect to take temporary positions within the University during the layoff period. If an Employee elects to take such a position, the Employee will be entitled to the provisions of Article 32.06