Regular Layoff. Employees performing the work in the department to be affected by the layoff will displace the junior employee in the classification, seniority permitting. The junior employee laid off from their classification from the department shall immediately be transferred to the work performed by the junior employee in the classification within the bargaining unit, seniority permitting.
Regular Layoff. On the basis of their seniority, the most junior employees affected by the reduction in the work force shall be the first to be laid off. In the event such reductions impact Team Leaders they shall be able to exercise their plant wide seniority in any other classification in which they are qualified. Lay-off out of seniority may occur when specific skills are required. The company will meet with the union chairperson to discuss any such cases in advance.
Regular Layoff. On the basis of their seniority, the most junior employees affected by the reduction in the work force shall be the first to be laid off. In the event such reductions impact Team Leaders they shall be able to exercise their plant wide seniority in any other classification in which they are qualified. Lay-off out of seniority may occur when specific skills are required. The company will meet with the union chairperson to discuss any such cases in advance. Prior to a layoff in an affected classification of one (1) month or greater, any employee in an affected classification desiring a voluntary leave of absence may apply for a voluntary leave of absence by notifying the HR Manager in writing within 24 hours from the time of the layoff posting. The Company will approve such applications in order of seniority. Employees who accept this voluntary leave of absence will return to work at a maximum of thirteen (13) weeks unless recalled by the company within that time.
