Reduction in Hours, Layoffs, Terminations and Recalls. When circumstances occur that are beyond the Employer’s control (i.e. reduced federal subsidy, changes in HUD regulations, etc.) that warrant a reduction in number of hours worked or a temporary (layoff) or permanent (termination) reduction in force, the Employer agrees to conduct such activities according to a seniority basis. If it is necessary to reduce the number of hours worked, employees shall be selected for reduced hours according to reverse seniority If an employee’s hours are reduced by eight (8) hours per week or more for more than three months, then they shall be considered a part-time employee and subject to the terms and conditions of part- time employees. If an employee is changed from full-time to part-time status the employee shall have the option of selecting to be laid off. If an employee chooses to be laid off instead of accepting part- time employment, the employee forfeits their recall rights. An employee that accepts part-time employment shall be the first to return to full-time status when available, specifically prior to any new employee being hired for full-time employment. Temporary (layoff) or permanent (termination) reductions in force shall be implemented according to a system-wide reverse seniority basis. Recalls shall be made on a seniority basis. If layoffs or terminations occur, the Employer agrees to provide all Maintenance Contractors with whom it does business with a list containing the names and a description of the experience and qualifications of the employees affected, for the purpose of serving as a potential employment source.
