Common use of Partial Redundancy Clause in Contracts

Partial Redundancy. If the academic priorities of the University no longer warrant the continuation of a particular program, in whole or in part, whether for financial or academic reasons: (i) the program shall not be considered discontinued, in whole or in part, for layoff purposes unless the discontinuance has been approved by Council. The University shall notify all employees potentially affected by the program discontinuation of the Council meeting at which the program discontinuation will be considered. A copy of the notice of the meeting will also be sent to the Association. A grievance in the case of layoff for reason of partial redundancy shall be subject to the same limitations as in the case of tenure (Article 15.18); (ii) before any employees are laid off, the Employer shall determine whether some or all layoffs could be avoided by: (a) economizing on other areas of expenditure, (b) transfer to another academic program as specified in Article 29.9, (c) retraining as specified in Article 29.10, (d) early retirement as specified in Article 29.11; (iii) employees shall be laid off and recalled according to seniority as specified in Article 29.6; (iv) employees who are to be laid off shall be notified according to Article 29.7; (v) employees who are laid off shall be entitled to the severance benefits specified in Article 29.8 or whatever Assisted Early Retirement Plan may be in effect at the time; (vi) only employees in a discontinued program shall be subject to layoff due to a Partial Redundancy.

Partial Redundancy. If the academic priorities of the University no longer warrant the continuation of a particular program, in whole or in part, whether for financial or academic reasons: (i) the program shall not be considered discontinued, in whole or in part, for layoff purposes unless the discontinuance has been approved by Council. The University shall notify all employees potentially affected by the program discontinuation of the Council meeting at which the program discontinuation will be considered. A copy of the notice of the meeting will also be sent to the Association. A grievance in the case of layoff for reason of partial redundancy shall be subject to the same limitations as in the case of tenure (Article 15.1815.17); (ii) before any employees are laid off, the Employer shall determine whether some or all layoffs could be avoided by: (a) economizing on other areas of expenditure, (b) transfer to another academic program as specified in Article 29.9, (c) retraining as specified in Article 29.10, (d) early retirement as specified in Article 29.11; (iii) employees shall be laid off and recalled according to seniority as specified in Article 29.6; (iv) employees who are to be laid off shall be notified according to Article 29.7; (v) employees who are laid off shall be entitled to the severance benefits specified in Article 29.8 or whatever Assisted Early Retirement Plan may be in effect at the time; (vi) only employees in a discontinued program shall be subject to layoff due to a Partial Redundancy.