Common use of Tie Breaker Clause in Contracts

Tie Breaker. A. A tie in seniority shall occur when two (2) or more employees commence employment in a bargaining unit position on the same day. B. Ties in seniority shall be broken by applying the following factor(s), in the order listed, to determine the most senior employee: 1. the date the employee’s letter of intent to hire is sent. 2. the date the employee signs the letter of intent to hire. 3. the flip of a coin conducted by the Superintendent in the presence of the Association President. Determinations of seniority using this procedure are permanent. All tie breakers will be broken upon ratification of this Agreement and a seniority list will be distributed to each employee.