Loss of Hours. By reverse seniority, employees who lose hours will have first right of refusal to acquire hours for which they are currently qualified, up to the number of original hours.
Loss of Hours. Employees who have lost hours of work may temporarily adjust their availability for work under Article 27 and may use other paid time off to offset the lost hours. Vacancies Within the Department*:
Loss of Hours a. In the event an employee is faced with the prospect of losing hours as compared to the previous year, the employee shall have the right to exercise seniority within the classification or any classification in which the employee has worked to attempt to receive a job with more hours. From the start of the school year and up to October 15th, the employer will not reduce hours across more than 20% of the employees of a classification in lieu of layoff due to economic reasons. After October 15th, the employer will reduce hours of the least seniored employee of a classification in lieu of layoff due to economic reasons.
