Common use of Permanent Employee Lay-off Clause in Contracts

Permanent Employee Lay-off. The Employer and the Union will work together to minimize disruption to the workforce. In the event the Employer is considering a reduction in the permanent work staff for any reason, the Employer shall advise the Union prior to any notification being given to employees. Unless legislation is more favourable to the employee, permanent employees shall receive thirty (30) paid working days notice prior to the date of lay-off. A permanent employee who has been given lay-off notice shall within forty-eight (48) hours, choose one of the following options: (a) displace a less senior permanent or non-permanent employee in a classification with the same or lesser end rate of pay provided the employee has the qualifications to perform the work. (b) take a vacancy with the same or lesser end rate of pay, provided they have the qualifications to perform the work. (c) choose to accept layoff.