Common use of SENIORITY AND LAY OFF Clause in Contracts

SENIORITY AND LAY OFF. Section 1. Seniority by job classification shall prevail in cases of lay off. If reduction in force requires the layoff of a unit employee, the affected employee may, at his/her option, revert to a lower unit position the employee held prior to promotion. If this movement requires a further reduction in force, the same shall be accomplished and the process continued through the ranks.

SENIORITY AND LAY OFF. Section 1. Seniority by job classification shall prevail in cases of lay off. If reduction in force requires the layoff of a unit employee, the affected employee may, at his/her option, revert to a lower unit position the employee held prior to promotion. If this movement requires a further reduction in force, the same shall be accomplished and the process be continued through the ranks.