Common use of REDUCTION IN THE WORK FORCE Clause in Contracts

REDUCTION IN THE WORK FORCE. (a) In the event of a reduction in the work force, the Union and the Employer will meet to discuss voluntary options such as, but not limited to, early retirement and job sharing. During the layoff notice period, Employees may utilize up to ten (10) hours per week to pursue other employment opportunities and may use the Employer’s equipment for any preparation for the same. Any additional time needed may be discussed with the Employee’s supervisor. (b) Laid-off Employees with more than one (1) year’s seniority shall retain their seniority and perquisites accumulated up to the time of layoff for a period of one (1) year and will be rehired on the basis of “last off-first on” if the Employee possesses the capability of performing the duties of the vacant job. Laid-off Employees failing to report for work of an ongoing nature within seven (7) calendar days of the date of receipt of notification by registered mail shall be considered to have abandoned their right to re-employment. Employees requiring to give two (2) weeks’ notice to another Employer shall be deemed to be in compliance with the seven (7) calendar day provision.

REDUCTION IN THE WORK FORCE. ‌ (a) In the event of a reduction in the work force, the Union and the Employer will meet to discuss voluntary options such as, but not limited to, early retirement and job sharing. During the layoff notice period, Employees may utilize up to ten (10) hours per week to pursue other employment opportunities and may use the Employer’s equipment for any preparation for the same. Any additional time needed may be discussed with the Employee’s supervisor. (b) Laid-off Employees with more than one (1) year’s seniority shall retain their seniority and perquisites accumulated up to the time of layoff for a period of one (1) year and will be rehired on the basis of “last off-first on” if the Employee possesses the capability of performing the duties of the vacant job. Laid-off Employees failing to report for work of an ongoing nature within seven (7) calendar days of the date of receipt of notification by registered mail shall be considered to have abandoned their right to re-employment. Employees requiring to give two (2) weeks’ notice to another Employer shall be deemed to be in compliance with the seven (7) calendar day provision.