Qualifications and Seniority Sample Clauses
The "Qualifications and Seniority" clause defines the criteria for determining an employee's eligibility for certain positions or benefits based on their qualifications and length of service. Typically, this clause outlines how educational background, certifications, or relevant experience are assessed alongside the employee's tenure with the organization when making decisions about promotions, layoffs, or job assignments. Its core function is to ensure that employment decisions are made fairly and transparently, balancing merit and experience to promote equity and organizational efficiency.
Qualifications and Seniority. When qualifications among candidates are relatively equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. Under no circumstances may a junior employee grieve the selection of a senior employee. For the purposes of this section, “qualified” shall be interpreted to mean:
(a) Possessing the appropriate and requisite certificates and minimum standards to compete for the position; and
(b) Demonstrated competence and ability to meet the disciplinary standards, rules and regulations of the school, the Connecticut Technical High School System, the CIAC, the applicable league, and/or the State Board of Education.
Qualifications and Seniority. When ability and qualifications are equal among the applicants, the bargaining unit member with the longest seniority in the bargaining unit shall be selected and given a trial period, not to exceed thirty (30) actual working days, to determine if he/she is capable of performing the work. During the trial period, the School District may disqualify the employee at any time and no grievance shall arise, but the employee shall be allowed to return to his/her original position. A conference will be held at the employee's request to discuss the disqualification. Once an employee has voluntarily chosen to transfer to an open position, he/she will have ten (10) business days to choose to return to his/her previous position. The previous position will not be posted until after the ten (10) business days.
Qualifications and Seniority. In all posted vacancies the Company will apply the principle of seniority subject to the employee having the skills and qualifications to perform the required work.
Qualifications and Seniority. Awarding a position in a new classification and/or a position in another department will be based on qualifications and if qualifications are substantially equal, seniority will be the determining factor. In the case of an employee who has received a final warning or suspension for either gross misconduct or a major violation of the work rules within the six (6) month period immediately preceding the posting of the open and available position, management may determine not to award the position to said employee, whom may be otherwise be qualified.
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Qualifications and Seniority. When ability and qualifications are equal among the applicants, the bargaining unit member with the longest seniority in the bargaining unit shall be selected and given a trial period, not to exceed forty-five (45) actual working days, to determine if he/she is capable of performing the work. During the trial period, the School District may disqualify the employee at any time and no grievance shall arise, but the employee shall be allowed to return to his/her original classification. A conference will be held at the employee's request to discuss the disqualification.