Common use of Shift Cancellation Clause in Contracts

Shift Cancellation. In the event of the need to cancel a shift on a unit without notice, such cancellation shall be done in the following order on the unit: (a) Nurses from an Agency, in an order determined by the Hospital. (b) Nurses at premium pay, by reverse order of seniority. (c) Volunteers to take time off, (e.g., vacation, lieu time, unpaid leave of absence or combination), by order of seniority. (d) Casual nurses, by reverse order of seniority. (e) Regular part-time nurses, by reverse order of seniority. (f) Full-time nurses, by reverse order of seniority.