Common use of Reduction of Hours of Work Clause in Contracts

Reduction of Hours of Work. Where the Employer decides the circumstances require a reduction of hours of work of a regular employee, seniority shall be a factor in determining whether a senior employee is able to displace a junior employee in order to redeem lost hours to meet the employee’s normal work schedule in accordance with Clause 18. 01. An employee with more seniority will have the right to displace an employee with less seniority in the same classification or a classification with a lower maximum salary, provided that the Employer determines that the senior employee is qualified to perform the work of the displaced employee with normal familiarization and applicable health and safety orientation. It is understood that any redemption of hours must be in increments of full shifts (i.e. 7.25, 7.5 or 8 hours per day) and in accordance with existing shifts. This may result in alternate or non-consecutive days off.

Reduction of Hours of Work. Where the Employer decides the circumstances require a reduction of hours of work of a regular employee, seniority shall be a factor in determining whether a senior employee is able to displace a junior employee in order to redeem lost hours to meet the employee’s his normal work schedule in accordance with Clause 18. 015.01. An employee with more seniority will have the right to displace an employee with less seniority in the same classification or a classification with a lower maximum salary, provided that the Employer determines that the senior employee is qualified to perform the work of the displaced employee with normal familiarization and applicable health and safety orientation. It is understood that any redemption of hours must be in increments of full shifts (i.e. 7.25, 7.5 or 8 hours per day) and in accordance with existing shifts. This may result in alternate or non-consecutive days off.