Staff Layoff Clause Samples
A Staff Layoff clause outlines the conditions and procedures under which an employer may terminate the employment of staff members due to reasons such as redundancy, restructuring, or financial constraints. Typically, this clause specifies the notice period required, any severance pay or benefits owed, and the process for selecting which employees will be laid off. Its core practical function is to provide a clear and fair framework for both employer and employees during workforce reductions, minimizing disputes and ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
Staff Layoff. 21.8.1 Staff employees shall receive notice of layoff or pay in lieu of notice, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
21.8.2 If it becomes necessary to reduce the number of staff employees, the sequence of layoff shall be as follows:
1) Term and casual employees (Non Aboriginal) with less than or equal to six months’ seniority.
2) Term and casual employees (Aboriginal) with less than or equal to six months’ seniority.
3) Term and casual employees (Non Aboriginal) with more than six months’ and less than two years’ seniority.
4) Term and casual employees (Aboriginal) with more than six months’ and less than two years’ seniority.
5) Term and casual employees (Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal) with two or more years’ seniority based on seniority date.
6) Probationary continuing employees.
7) Continuing employees (Non Aboriginal) with less than or equal to six months’ seniority.
8) Continuing employees (Aboriginal) with less than or equal to six months’ seniority.
9) Continuing employees (Non-Aboriginal) with more than six months’ and up to two years’ seniority.
10) Continuing employees (Aboriginal) with more than six months’ and up to two years’ seniority.
11) Continuing employees (Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal) with two or more years’ seniority based on seniority date.
21.8.3 Any references or personnel records pertaining to a continuing staff employee who has been laid off under the above Article shall clearly point out the reasons for the layoff.
Staff Layoff. Employees on lay off will be considered internal applicants for the purpose of appointment under Article 12.4
a) An employee on layoff, who accepts a temporary position, shall have the expiry date of the lay off period extended by the duration of the temporary appointment.
b) The Employer will post all job opportunities on the Employer’s website for five
Staff Layoff. The parties agree that in the event the District decides to lay off unit members during the life of this Agreement, the District shall follow the pertinent provisions of the Education Code when processing such layoffs. Further, it is agreed that any negotiations relative to the impact of such layoff shall be deemed to have taken place. However, the District shall provide the Union with written notice of the layoffs together with the names of those unit members who are to be laid off. The Union shall designate a unit member to act as a liaison with the District for the purpose of exchanging information during the processing of the layoffs. Employees affected by a reduction in FTE's or layoff in accordance with applicable Education Code provisions shall be given preference in hiring for posted vacancies in other bargaining unit classifications prior to hiring outside the bargaining unit. This preference shall be applied to all vacancies occurring while laid off employees retain seniority rights within the District. In order for a laid off employee to be considered under this provision, he/she shall be required to be qualified for the vacant position.
Staff Layoff. 21.8.1 Staff employees shall receive notice of layoff or pay in lieu of notice, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.