Common use of Role of Seniority in Layoff and Recall Clause in Contracts

Role of Seniority in Layoff and Recall. Both parties recognize that job security should increase in proportion to length of service. Therefore in the event of a layoff or recall, employees shall be laid off and recalled in accordance with their seniority and the procedures set out in this Agreement, or as mutually agreed between the parties. It is understood that employees must be qualified for and able to perform competently the work available in order to exercise their seniority. It is also understood and agreed that the introduction of new pay grades as a result of the implementation of pay equity in the 1999- 2002 Collective Agreement does not impact on employee options under Article 11.04(b) Paragraph 4.

Role of Seniority in Layoff and Recall. Both parties recognize that job security should increase in proportion to length of service. Therefore in the event of a layoff or recall, employees shall be laid off and recalled in accordance with their seniority and the procedures set out in this Agreement, or as mutually agreed between the parties. It is understood that employees must be qualified for and able to perform competently the work available in order to exercise their seniority. It is also understood and agreed that the introduction of new pay grades as a result of the implementation of pay equity in the 1999- 1999-2002 Collective Agreement does not impact on employee options under Article 11.04(b) Paragraph 4.