Common use of Retention Points Clause in Contracts

Retention Points. Within the layoff unit, employees with permanent status in the affected class shall be ranked on a layoff list based on retention points derived from length of service and evaluations. Employees who work less than full-time shall have their retention points determined in proportion to the FTE. Layoff rights extend only to employees who meet the specific qualification and equivalent full-time equivalent (FTE) of the position regardless of their placement on the layoff list. Retention points shall be computed as follows: 1. One point for each month of continuous employment including service in the Career Service if employ in the State University System (SUS) on or before June 30, 1986. 2. One point for each month of service meeting performance standards, and two points for each month of service with exemplary performance. 3. Any period of leave for active military service in accordance with Chapter 115, Florida Statutes, shall count as continuous employment and shall be considered to be at the same level of performance as last evaluated. 4. Any period of service prior to July 1, 1996, not covered by an evaluation, including periods of service during which no formal employee evaluation program existed, shall be computed as meeting performance standards. After July 1, 1996, performance will be computed as previously evaluated in the absence of a current evaluation. 5. No retention points shall be granted for a month in which the employee was not on the payroll. 6. After totaling the retention points, layoff shall be in order, beginning with the employee with the fewest points. 7. When two or more employees have the same total retention points, preference for retention shall follow the order of the longest University service in the class, Veterans’ preference, and as determined by the President or designee based upon the special qualifications and relevant experience of the employees.