Common use of Indefinite Layoff Clause in Contracts

Indefinite Layoff. When an employee is to be laid off due to a reduction of the work force, the following procedure will be applied: (a) The first employee to be laid off shall be the probationary employee. If further layoffs are necessary, the Employer agrees to lay off the employee with the least seniority in the rank and classification affected, provided, however, the senior employee has the experience and training to perform the required work. (b) If it is necessary to reduce a Battalion Chief from the force, such employee may replace a Captain, Lieutenant Inspector, Engine Operator or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce a Captain from the force, such employee may replace a Lieutenant Inspector, Engine Operator, or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce a Lieutenant Inspector from the force, such employee may replace an Engine Operator or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce an Engine Operator from the force, such employee may replace a Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. A Battalion Chief/Captain/Lieutenant Inspector/Engine Operator who replaces a Captain/Lieutenant Inspector/Fire Fighter under the procedure established herein shall receive the appropriate rate of pay. (c) Whenever practicable, the Employer agrees to give two (2) weeks, fourteen (14) days’, advance notification of layoff. (d) Individuals eligible for recall may attend department EMS certification training to maintain licensure during the layoff period. There shall be no financial compensation.

Indefinite Layoff. When an employee is to be laid off due to a reduction of the work force, the following procedure will be applied: (a) The first employee to be laid off shall be the probationary employee. If further layoffs are necessary, the Employer agrees to lay off the employee with the least seniority in the rank and classification affected, provided, however, the senior employee has the experience and training to perform the required work. (b) If it is necessary to reduce a Battalion Chief from the force, such employee may replace a Captain, Lieutenant Inspector, Engine Operator or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce a Captain from the force, such employee may replace a Lieutenant Inspector, Engine Operator, or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce a Lieutenant Inspector from the force, such employee may replace an Engine Operator or Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. If it is necessary to reduce an Engine Operator from the force, such employee may replace a Fire Fighter if such employee has the greater seniority and the experience and training to perform the required work. A Battalion Chief/Captain/Lieutenant Inspector/Engine Operator who replaces a Captain/Lieutenant Inspector/Fire Fighter under the procedure established herein shall receive the appropriate rate of pay. (c) Whenever practicable, the Employer agrees to give two (2) weeks, fourteen (14) days’, advance notification of layoff. (d) Individuals eligible for recall may attend department EMS certification training to maintain licensure during the layoff period. There shall be no financial compensation.