Emergency Layoffs Clause Samples

The Emergency Layoffs clause allows an employer to terminate employees or reduce the workforce quickly in response to unforeseen or urgent circumstances, such as natural disasters, government orders, or other emergencies. Typically, this clause outlines the specific conditions under which emergency layoffs can be enacted and may detail the notice requirements, severance provisions, or exceptions to standard layoff procedures. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility for employers to respond rapidly to crises while clarifying the process and expectations for both parties during such events.
Emergency Layoffs i. During inclement weather, when construction work must be closed down and there is no immediately available alternative work, the City shall have the right to lay off employees from a position class other than Labourer without regard to seniority for a period not exceeding five (5) days. Such employees shall have the option of working as labourers. ii. Layoff of labourers under this Section shall be on the basis of City Seniority. iii. Employees assigned to operate equipment from a central pool shall revert to and be re-assigned within the pool.
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Emergency Layoffs. ‌ In the event of an emergency, due to acts or occurrences not initiated or controlled by the Board, the employees affected may be laid off without regard to seniority for a period not to exceed one (1) week. Emergency lay-offs, which exceed the one (1) week period, will be regulated by seniority application.‌
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Emergency Layoffs. In the event the Company finds it necessary to declare an emergency layoff the Company has the right to displace the least senior employees in the classification with the surplus employees without regard to shift and job assignment preference. The Company agrees that within fourteen (14) calendar days they will reassign the affected employees in accordance with the provisions of the general layoff procedures.
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Related to Emergency Layoffs

  • Emergency Leave Notwithstanding any provisions for leave in this Agreement, the Employer may grant leave of absence with or without pay to an employee in emergency or unusual circumstances.

  • Emergency Service Leave ‌ Where employees' services are required for emergency operations by request from the Provincial Emergency Program or appropriate police authority, leave from work as required may be granted without loss of basic pay. If any remuneration, other than for expenses, is received, it shall be remitted to the Employer.

  • Emergency Situations If the condition is an emergency, this will be communicated to the Contractor with the request that corrections are to be accomplished immediately. The Contractor shall respond to the notice in emergency situations within twenty-four hours. If the Contractor fails to respond within this time limit, the Owner may correct the defect and charge the Contractor for the Work. If it is determined the complaint is not the responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be promptly paid for the cost of the corrective work. The Contractor shall give notice in writing to the Owner when corrections have been completed.

  • Emergency Calls IP Phones need an additional power supply to operate. In the event of a power failure it is your responsibility to ensure you have the means to make emergency calls. In accordance with paragraph 13.2, we will not be liable for any loss or damage (financial or otherwise) where you fail to do so.

  • Emergency Situation In the event of an emergency situation beyond our reasonable control, such as an "act of God," war, fire, or natural disaster, services involving your account could be available only in a modified or reduced form or could be entirely unavailable. Unless expressly prohibited by applicable law, you agree that we will have no liability to you for such modification, reduction, or unavailability of services caused by an emergency situation.