Bumping in Lieu of Layoff. A. An employee subject to layoff, who so requests, shall in lieu of layoff, bump within the bargaining unit to a lower paying classification, or a part- time position, provided he/she is qualified for the classification to which he/she seeks to bump and has more Departmental seniority than the employee holding that position. 1. An employee who has his/her job eliminated may use the aforementioned bumping procedure if applicable. B. Employees who bump into a lower classification shall be on probation for a period of six (6) months. 1. If during this period the County feels the employee is unsuitable for the new classification, the employee shall be returned to layoff status. 2. Suitability shall be in the County's sole discretion and shall not be reviewable through the collective bargaining grievance procedure. 3. During this period the employee shall retain all fringe benefits afforded to him/her before bumping.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement