Classification Seniority Classification Seniority" is defined as the length of service in a specific job classification within the bargaining unit, beginning with the date an employee starts to serve a probationary appointment. Classification Seniority shall be interrupted only by separation because of resignation, discharge for just cause, failure to return upon expiration of a leave of absence, failure to respond to a recall from layoff, or retirement.
Super Seniority For purposes of layoff and recall only, the President shall head the seniority list, provided however, that such officer must have the necessary skill and experience to perform the required work. The Sheriff agrees that this section shall not be applied in an arbitrary manner.
SENIORITY (a) Newly hired full-time employees shall be considered on a probationary basis for a period of three (3) months from the date of hiring. After three (3) months of continuous service, his/her seniority shall date back to the day in which his/her employment began. (b) Persons on probation may be terminated without recourse to the grievance procedure. However, such persons shall be given the reason(s) for termination in each case. The rate for probationary employees shall be that of this Agreement. (a) A seniority list for all full-time employees and a separate seniority list for all part-time employees shall be drawn and posted on the bulletin board. This list shall be revised as of January 1 of each year and forwarded to the Union by the end of February of each year. Employees' names and classifications shall appear on the seniority list in order of their respective dates of employment. Additions and deletions shall be forwarded to the Union as they occur. (b) The Employer and Union agree to place employees on a seniority list as per Article 11; however, in the event that employees share the same seniority date the following process for placement on the seniority list, in order, will be used: i) date of hire ii) date probation is completed as per article 11.01 iii) first to complete their next scheduled shift iv) time of clock in if worked same shift 11.03 In all cases of lay-off due to lack of work or recall following a lay-off, the employee with the greatest amount of seniority will be retained in employment or recalled to work, whichever is applicable, provided he/she is qualified to perform the work available. 11.04 Seniority previously accumulated will be lost whenever an employee: (a) quits his/her employment, or retires; (b) is discharged and not reinstated; (c) is absent from work without reasonable explanation; (d) she/he is a part-time employee who has not been available for three (3) consecutive calendar months and is not on an approved absence as per the provisions of this agreement; (e) is laid off for twelve (12) consecutive months or time equal to the employee's length of service, whichever is greater; (f) fails to return from lay-off within six (6) days of work after being notified to do so; the employee to be recalled must keep the Employer informed of his/her current address and telephone number. Notice of recall may be by telephone, but in all cases a registered letter shall be used either as notice or confirmation. 11.05 The selection or appointment of employees for supervisory positions, or for any position not subject to this Agreement, is not governed by this Agreement. However, if any employee is or has been transferred or appointed, and later transferred back to a position which is governed by this Agreement, then the seniority which he/she has accumulated under this Agreement shall be credited to the employee. Subject to the time period set out in 11.04 (e) any time spent working outside the bargaining unit shall be deemed a lay-off for the purpose of this article.
Accrual of Seniority Seniority shall accrue during: (a) the first one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days of sick leave including time on E.I. sick benefit or Income Replacement Benefits under the Automobile Insurance Act; (b) unpaid leaves of absence up to and including one hundred and sixty-eight (168) work hours in a calendar year; (c) hours absent while receiving benefits from the Worker’s Compensation Board; (d) temporary positions, out-of-scope of any union, with the Employer not to exceed twelve (12) months unless extended by mutual agreement with the union; (e) bereavement leave, pressing necessity leave, family responsibility leave, medical care leave; (f) jury duty and court service; (g) vacation leave; (h) leave for elected Public Office; (i) union leave; (j) all maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave; (k) education leave up to twenty-four (24) months. (l) Long-term disability or Income Replacement Benefits under the Automobile Insurance Act. (m) If an Employee’s hours of work are reduced due to a disability, full-time Employees shall maintain their pre- disability accrual rate. Other than full-time Employees shall accrue seniority as follows: (i) For those who have worked one (1) year or more: Paid Hours in Previous 52 Weeks = Seniority Hours Per 52 Week of Leave (ii) For other than full-time Employees who have worked for less than one (1) year:
Termination of Seniority An employee's seniority shall terminate: A. If the employee resigns B. If the employee retires C. If the employee is discharged D. If the employee is laid off for a period of more than twenty-four (24) consecutive months E. If the employee who has completed his/her probationary period fails to report to work as scheduled after any authorized absence or layoff, he may be terminated effective on the 4th calendar day following the scheduled return to work date
Loss of Seniority An employee shall lose all seniority and shall be deemed terminated if:
Application of Seniority Seniority shall be the controlling factor in the following situations:
Retention of Seniority (a) Any employee, other than a probationary employee, whose employment ceases through no fault of his own, shall retain seniority and shall be recalled on the following basis: (i) An employee with less than one year's continuous service shall retain these rights for six (6) months from the date of lay-off. (ii) An employee with one or more year's continuous service shall retain these rights for twelve (12) months from the date of lay-off, plus two (2) additional months for each year's service up to an additional twenty-four (24) months. (b) Failure of the employee to report for work within one (1) week of notice by registered mail at their last address reported to and received by the mill shall result in his termination of employment with the Company. Bona fide reasons for failure to report shall not deprive an employee of his recall rights.
Bargaining Unit Seniority The length of continuous service in a position or succession of positions within Bargaining Unit Two (2), beginning with the last date of hire or transfer into the Bargaining Unit, as defined by seniority credits.
Calculation of Seniority For the purpose of this Article, "seniority" shall be defined as continuous employment at the university in positions within the bargaining unit. An authorized leave of absence or sabbatical, pursuant to Articles 15, Section C, 18 or 19 of this Agreement, shall not be deemed an interruption of continuous employment. For purposes of seniority calculation, time on a Sabbatical Leave pursuant to Article 15, Section C will be counted based on the ASF Member’s regular appointment as provided in this Subdivision. For purposes of this Section, a full-time ASF Member on a nine (9) to twelve (12) month appointment or a part time ASF Members on a seventy five percent (75%) time or greater appointment for twelve (12) months shall be considered to have accrued one (1) year of seniority. For other part time ASF Member and for first year full time ASF Members whose FTE is less than seventy five (75) percent, the number of months of seniority will be credited based on the FTE of the individual's appointment. If an ASF Member has an assignment in more than one department, program or service area, all seniority will be credited in the one in which the ASF Member is assigned the greatest percentage of time. If the assignment is split equally between more than one department, program or service area, then the President/designee will designate that one in which all seniority will be credited prior to the issuance of the subsequent seniority roster. If two (2) or more ASF Members have equal seniority, then those with greater length of service in permanent status shall have priority for retention. Should ASF Members still be equal in seniority, then the decision of which person to retain will be made on the basis of ASF Member competence and programmatic needs of the university as determined by the President. A seniority roster shall be posted by the President/designee on or before November 1 of each year, and a copy of such rosters shall be furnished to the Campus Association President. Grievances concerning the accuracy of the roster must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of publication of the roster and must be limited to changes made and shown on the most recent roster. ASF Members on leave status at the time of posting of the seniority roster shall have thirty (30) calendar days after the end of such leave within which to file a grievance. The format of the seniority roster shall be the same for each university. The rosters shall contain all relevant information necessary to implement this Article, including a notification of any department, program or service area in which the ASF Member has served at least thirty-six (36) FTE months.
