Common use of Preliminary Step Clause in Contracts

Preliminary Step. Prior to issuing layoff notices, the entire bargaining unit will be offered a voluntary separation with no recall rights. Employees will have 48 hours to notify the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director or designee in writing of their interest. The most senior employee(s) (depending on the number of layoffs) within the service unit affected who indicated their interest within 48 hours will be awarded the voluntary separation. The City will not contest unemployment for individuals who choose this option. Contingent upon the employee signing a separation agreement, including a release of claims, the employee shall be paid severance pay (less applicable withholdings) based on years worked as follows: Less than 5 years: 6 weeks of regular pay 5-9 years: 8 weeks of regular pay 10 or more years: 10 weeks of regular pay Additionally, any employee who is eligible to retire and who is enrolled in the City’s health care plan who chooses this option will receive a one-time deposit of $500 in their HRA.

Preliminary Step. Prior to issuing layoff noticesnotices as outlined in subsection b of this article, all bargaining unit employees in the entire bargaining affected service unit will be offered a voluntary separation with no recall rights. Employees will have 48 hours to notify the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Director or designee in writing of their interest. The most senior employee(s) (depending on the number of layoffs) within the service unit affected who indicated indicate their interest within 48 hours will be awarded the voluntary separation. The City will not contest unemployment for individuals who choose this option. Contingent upon the employee signing a separation agreement, agreement including a release of claims, the employee shall be paid severance pay (less applicable withholdings) based on years worked as follows: Less than 5 years: year 6 weeks of regular pay 5-9 years: years 8 weeks of regular pay 10 or more years: years 10 weeks of regular pay Additionally, any employee who is eligible to retire and who is enrolled in the City’s health care plan who chooses this option will receive a one-time deposit of $500 in their HRA.

Preliminary Step. Prior to issuing layoff noticesnotices as outlined in Section C of this article, all bargaining unit employees in the entire bargaining affected service unit will be offered a voluntary separation with no recall rights. Employees will have 48 hours to notify the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Director or designee in writing of their interest. The most senior employee(s) (depending on the number of layoffs) within the service unit affected who indicated their indicates an interest within 48 hours will be awarded the voluntary separation. The City will not contest unemployment for individuals who choose this option. Contingent upon the employee signing a separation agreement, agreement including a release of claims, the employee shall be paid severance pay (less applicable withholdings) based on years worked as follows: Less than 5 years: 6 12 weeks of regular pay 5-9 years: 8 15 weeks of regular pay 10 or more years: 10 21 weeks of regular pay Additionally, any employee who is eligible to retire and who is enrolled in the City’s health care plan who chooses this option will receive a one-time deposit of $500 in their HRA.