Common use of Voluntary Reductions in Hours Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Reductions in Hours. 15.2.7.1 A list of possible reductions in hours will be sent to the CSEA President or designee pursuant to 15.2 as soon as practicable. 15.2.7.2 The District may seek voluntary reductions in hours from bargaining unit members, typically through direct communication between administration and the employee. An employee may decline or accept a voluntary reduction in hours at that time. When said discussions occur, the administrator shall contact the Director of Human Resources of the need for potential reductions, who will advise the CSEA President accordingly. 15.2.7.3 Employees must submit a signed voluntary reduction in hours form in order to voluntarily accept the reduction in hours (in the case of occupied positions). The form shall state in conspicuous language that the employee is not required to accept a voluntary reduction in hours, and that the employee may decline to accept the voluntary reduction in hours. In the event the employee declines to accept the voluntary reduction in hours, the process for Involuntary Reductions in Hours shall be followed. 15.2.7.4 The District agrees to confer in good faith with CSEA prior to the implementation of a voluntary reduction in hours. 15.2.7.5 After the District has conferred with CSEA, the voluntary reductions may be implemented.