Common use of Staffing and Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Staffing and Scheduling. During the activation of the low census process, the Employer may reduce the number of employees scheduled to work, provided staffing is maintained at safe and adequate levels in accordance with Article 14.2 of this Agreement. The Employer will first attempt to satisfy its reduced staffing needs by requesting volunteers who wish to reduce their work hours temporarily. If there are not enough volunteers, the Employer may reduce the schedule of employees beginning with the least senior employee in the job classification and department in which reductions must occur. When the Employer must reduce schedules involuntarily, the maximum reduction will be eight (8) hours per week, per employee.

Staffing and Scheduling. During the activation of the low census process, the Employer may reduce the number of employees scheduled to work, provided staffing is maintained at safe and adequate levels in accordance with Article 14.2 of this Agreement. The Employer will first attempt to satisfy its reduced staffing needs by requesting volunteers who wish to reduce their work hours temporarily. If there are not enough volunteers, the Employer may reduce the schedule of employees beginning with the least senior employee in the job classification and department in which reductions must occur. When the Employer must reduce schedules involuntarily, the maximum reduction will be eight (8) hours per week the equivalent of one scheduled shift per week, per employee.