Common use of Options in Layoff Clause in Contracts

Options in Layoff. Except for Section 3, paragraph 2, the employee with the least State service credits in the work site shall be given notice of layoff and may file a written request to exercise an option in lieu of layoff with the Appointing Authority within five (5) work days of receipt of such notice. For purposes of this Article a vacancy that the Agency intends to fill shall be considered to have the least State service credits. If more than one (1) vacancy exists the employee may select from the vacancies. If more than one (1) vacancy exists and more than one (1) employee has received layoff notice, the employee with the most State service credits shall have first selection of the vacancies and selection shall continue based on most State service credits. The employee shall make one (1) choice from the five (5) options listed below: Displace Within Classification