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.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
