Common use of Layoff and Displacement Clause in Contracts

Layoff and Displacement. a. Teachers who have been surplused by May 31, pursuant to Article C.21 Transfers and Surplus C.21.1.c, d, e, f and g, and who are unable to obtain work through the posting and filling process under E.22 Filling Vacant Positions, may be laid off and provided with a layoff letter and a list of all positions held by teachers with less seniority. i. The Board will identify teachers with the lowest seniority to be displaced by the laid off teacher. ii. A teacher served layoff notice pursuant to this article, who believes they possess the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of a position occupied by a teacher with less seniority, shall make written application outlining their qualifications for the position, to the Human Resources office within five (5) working days of receipt of the layoff notice. If the teacher’s application is successful, they shall be placed in the requested position. iii. A laid off teacher, who is not able to secure a position under the layoff and displacement process, has the option to be placed on the TTOC list. b. A teacher who is offered a position pursuant to Article C.22.3.a.ii shall inform the Board whether or not the offer is accepted within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of such offer exclusive of weekends and statutory holidays. c. The Board shall allow ten (10) working days from acceptance of an offer under Article

Layoff and Displacement. a. Teachers who have been surplused by May 31, pursuant to Article C.21 Transfers and Surplus C.21.1.c, d, e, f and g, and who are unable to obtain work through the posting and filling process under E.22 Filling Vacant Positions, may be laid off and provided with a layoff letter and a list of all positions held by teachers with less seniority. i. The Board will identify teachers with the lowest seniority to be displaced by the laid off teacher. ii. A teacher served layoff notice pursuant to this article, who believes they possess the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of a position occupied by a teacher with less seniority, shall make written application outlining their qualifications for the position, to the Human Resources office within five (5) working days of receipt of the layoff notice. If the teacher’s application is successful, they shall be placed in the requested position. iii. A laid off teacher, who is not able to secure a position under the layoff and displacement process, has the option to be placed on the TTOC list. b. A teacher who is offered a position pursuant to Article C.22.3.a.ii shall inform the Board whether or not the offer is accepted within seventy-two (72) hours of the receipt of such offer exclusive of weekends and statutory holidays. c. The Board shall allow ten (10) working days from acceptance of an offer under ArticleArticle C.22.3.b for the teacher to commence teaching duties provided that, where the teacher is required to give a longer period of notice to another employer, such longer period shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. One (1) extension of up to thirty (30) days may be granted. d. A teacher loses their employment rights in the following circumstances: i. the laid off teacher elects to receive severance pay under Article C.22.7 of this agreement; ii. the laid off teacher refuses to accept two (2) continuing positions of equal or greater percentage of time for which the teacher possesses the necessary qualifications; or iii. three (3) years have elapsed from the date of layoff under this article and the laid off teacher has not been able to secure a position.