Common use of Requests for urgency transfer Clause in Contracts

Requests for urgency transfer. 49.4.1. On occasion, an employee may wish to initiate a transfer to a different shift or plant in response to a personal situation beyond his/her immediate control. Management will make a reasonable effort to accommodate such requests, considering the operational needs of the District, in accordance with the following guidelines: 49.4.2. The requirement to work any shift is considered an essential job function. An employee who requests a transfer due to health reasons that are supported by competent medical findings will be considered disabled and an effort will be made to explore reasonable accommodations. If such accommodations cannot be made, or if the accommodation would result in an undue business hardship on the District, the employee will have the option of remaining in the position unless his/her presence would pose a threat to the safety and welfare of others. 49.4.3. Transfer requests for non-medically related reasons will be considered only when the health or well being of the employee or a member of his/her immediate family is involved. In such events, the transfer would normally be of a temporary nature and limited to the duration of the emergency. 49.4.4. Employees who wish to submit a Request for Transfer must do so in writing to their supervisor. The request should contain sufficient information to allow full consideration of the nature of the emergency or medical condition, and include medical documentation.