Workforce Reduction Alternatives Clause Samples
The Workforce Reduction Alternatives clause requires an employer to consider and, where feasible, implement measures other than layoffs to reduce labor costs or address workforce imbalances. This may involve options such as reduced work hours, job sharing, voluntary unpaid leave, or retraining employees for other roles within the organization. By mandating the exploration of alternatives before proceeding with layoffs, the clause aims to minimize job losses and mitigate the negative impact on employees, while still allowing the employer to address operational or financial challenges.
Workforce Reduction Alternatives. Prior to the University exercising rights afforded in 18.2, the parties agree to explore options to redesigning the workforce in order for the department / unit to meet budgetary constraints. The parties agree that Management will offer a voluntary reduction in FTE by seniority in each affected department/unit. This would be an additional option for the parties and not required as part of the process. If an employee accepts a voluntary reduction in FTE, this would be permanent and without recall rights. Any benefit reductions would occur. The parties also could agree to offer voluntary shift changes by FTE offered by seniority. If an employee accepts a voluntary shift change, it would be permanent and without recall rights. This would be an additional option for the parties and not required as part of the process.