Common use of Initial Hiring Clause in Contracts

Initial Hiring. A. Contractor shall fill the positions required to perform the work required by this Agreement, in the job classifications listed in subsection C below, by first offering employment to those employees of the predecessor contractor (Palo Alto Sanitation Company) (1) who have been working continuously from January 1, 2009 in one or more of the listed job classifications, (2) who are eligible for employment under federal and state law, (3) who meet the Contractor’s minimum employment standards for new employees related to California Vehicle Code violations and driving safety, (4) who have not been convicted of a crime that is related to the job or job performance, and (5) who do not present a demonstrable danger to customers, co-workers or City employees. B. If Contractor does not have enough positions available in the listed job classifications to offer employment to all of the predecessor contractor’s employees who are eligible for employment under subsection A, Contractor shall maintain a list of the predecessor contractor’s employees who were not offered employment. If any positions become available during the first six (6) months of operation (i.e., from July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009), Contractor shall offer employment to persons on the list by seniority within each job classification. C. The job classifications covered by this section are drivers, mechanics, laborers, field supervisors, and customer service representatives. It does not apply to management, or other administrative or clerical employees.