Common use of Voluntary Change of Position Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Change of Position. A. When an employee becomes physically unable to perform the duties of his or her position due to a disabling illness, injury or condition, but is still able to perform the duties of another vacant position (of the same or lower pay level), he or she may voluntarily request to be considered for such vacant position (voluntary change of position). Such request shall be in writing, stating the reasons for the request, and shall be accompanied by a physician’s statement, if requested. The determination as to whether or not a vacancy exists and the approval of such voluntary requests shall be with the mutual consent of the Employer, and the Union based upon operational needs and requirements. B. An employee who is granted a voluntary change of position shall be placed at the same rate on the applicable pay level for the new position based upon his rate immediately prior to the voluntary position change, when the position are assigned to the same pay level. When a voluntary change of position is granted to a lower position, the employee shall be reduced by three percent (3%) for each level of reduction on the wage schedules (e.g., movement from Level 5 to Level 3 would result in a six percent [6%] reduction in pay—see Article 25