Common use of LAYOFFS & RECALLS Clause in Contracts

LAYOFFS & RECALLS. 22.1 A layoff shall be defined as a reduction in the work force or a reduction in the normal hours of work for Regular Full-time employees, as defined in Article 8.1, or, a reduction below the minimum number of hours/week for Regular Part-time employees, as defined in Article 2.5., or, a reduction below the minimum number of months/year for a Regular Sessional employee, as defined in Article 2.5. 22.2 The Parties recognize that employment security shall increase in relative proportion to the length of service. Therefore, in the event of a layoff in an area determined by the College, regular employees shall be laid off in the reverse order of their seniority. A regular employee shall have the right to utilize her seniority throughout the College. 22.3 The College shall notify a regular employee who is to be laid off at least thirty (30) working days prior to the effective date of the layoff. The College shall normally notify a Term employee who is to be laid off prior to the duration of her appointment at least ten