Common use of SENIORITY/LAYOFF Clause in Contracts

SENIORITY/LAYOFF. 1. In the event of a layoff or reduction in force due to lack of funds or lack of work, employees will be laid off according to seniority within the classifications being reduced starting with least senior employee. 2. Employees shall be given opportunity to transfer in lieu of layoff, to any other positions for which the employee is or has qualified, and is more senior than the least senior employee in that class. 3. For purposes of this Article, seniority of employees shall commence on the date of hire, and include any break in employment with the City not exceeding twelve (12) months. 4. Employees who are temporary or employees during the orientation period, shall not have seniority for purposes of bids or layoff, but shall be assigned as the Department sees fit, and shall be laid off before any other employee. 5. Employees voluntarily terminating their employment and upon reinstatement shall lose their seniority rights for bidding purposes, promotions and for shift assignments beginning in this contract term.

SENIORITY/LAYOFF. ‌ 1. In the event of a layoff or reduction in force due to lack of funds or lack of work, employees will be laid off according to seniority within the classifications being reduced starting with least senior employee. 2. Employees shall be given opportunity to transfer in lieu of layoff, to any other positions for which the employee is or has qualified, and is more senior than the least senior employee in that class. 3. For purposes of this Article, seniority of employees shall commence on the date of hire, and include any break in employment with the City not exceeding twelve (12) months. 4. Employees who are temporary or employees during the orientation period, shall not have seniority for purposes of bids or layoff, but shall be assigned as the Department sees fit, and shall be laid off before any other employee. 5. Employees voluntarily terminating their employment and upon reinstatement shall lose their seniority rights for bidding purposes, promotions and for shift assignments beginning in this contract term.