Common use of Layoffs Clause in Contracts

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her their last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her their last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has they have greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.are

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select.unit (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. Any employee displaced pursuant to this provision shall have like reassignment and displacement rights. No classified employee may displace any unclassified employee. No unclassified employee may displace any classified employee except to the classification in the other service that was the last previously held. The State and FOP/MSLES shall negotiate to establish appropriate organizational units and unit divisions. Either party may request a review of an organizational unit or unit division on a departmental basis. In the event that the parties are unable to agree to appropriate organizational units and unit divisions either party may submit the dispute at any time thereafter for a binding determination to a qualified arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties or selected through the American Arbitration Association or the Labor Relations Connection in accordance with the rules and procedures of that Association. No employee other than a permanent employee, including permanent seasonal employees, shall be used to perform work in a class in the unit division while a permanent employee who is qualified to do the work is on layoff unless the laid off employee refuses the work.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.or

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.the

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her their last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her their last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.provided

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.and/or

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. Any employee displaced pursuant to this provision shall have like reassignment and displacement rights. No classified employee may displace any unclassified employee. No unclassified employee may displace any classified employee except to the classification in the other service that was the last previously held. The MMA and MSEA shall negotiate to establish appropriate organizational units and unit divisions. Either party may request a review of an organizational unit or unit division on a departmental basis. In the event that the parties are unable to agree to appropriate organizational units and unit divisions either party may submit the dispute at any time thereafter for a binding determination to a qualified arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties or selected through the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the rules and procedures of that Association. No employee other than a permanent employee shall be used to perform work in a class in the unit division while a permanent employee who is qualified to do the work is on layoff unless the laid off employee refuses the work. This Article shall be amended by the side letter attached to this Agreement that modifies seniority for displaced employee who did not previously hold a position in a lower class code in the job tract he/she supervised.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.the

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select.offered (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is are eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.last (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.greater

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.an

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.her (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select.vacancies (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.the (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.the

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select.to (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.’s

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select. (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. Any employee displaced pursuant to this provision shall have like reassignment and displacement rights. No classified employee may displace any unclassified employee. No unclassified employee may displace any classified employee except to the classification in the other service that was the last previously held. The State and MSLEA shall negotiate to establish appropriate organizational units and unit divisions. Either party may request a review of an organizational unit or unit division on a departmental basis. In the event that the parties are unable to agree to appropriate organizational units and unit divisions either party may submit the dispute at any time thereafter for a binding determination to a qualified arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties or selected through the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the rules and procedures of that Association. No employee other than a permanent employee, including permanent seasonal employees, shall be used to perform work in a class in the unit division while a permanent employee who is qualified to do the work is on layoff unless the laid off employee refuses the work.

Layoffs. When an appointing authority determines that a reduction in force is necessary, implementation of that reduction in force will proceed as follows: (1) The appointing authority determines which positions, in each organizational unit and unit division, are to be abolished or funding eliminated. (2) The least senior employee(s) in the affected classification and unit division will be laid off. More senior employees who occupy positions that are abolished or for which funding is eliminated will be reassigned to vacancies created by these layoffs or to other available vacancies in the class and unit division. These employees will be offered their choice of vacancies into which they may be reassigned in order of seniority, provided they are qualified to perform the duties of the position they select.are (3) If no option exists in (2), in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may accept, in order of seniority, reassignment to an available vacant position in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. (4) If no option exists in (3) above, in lieu of layoff a displaced employee may displace, in order of seniority, the least senior employee in his or her last previously held classification, regardless of changes to range, title, and/or bargaining unit of the classification, since the employee left the classification, in the same unit division, provided he or she has greater seniority than the employee being displaced and is qualified to perform the duties of the position. The employee may also accept reassignment, in order of seniority, to an available vacancy in classifications that are lower related to the employee’s current classification in the same unit division, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position.