Common use of Short Term Layoff Clause in Contracts

Short Term Layoff. (a) A “short term layoff” shall mean a layoff for a period not anticipated to exceed thirteen (13) weeks in length by reason of shortage of work or the elimination of a position or other material change in the organization. (b) The Employer will provide the Union and any affected Employee with a minimum of seven (7) working days notice where circumstances permit. In giving such notice, the Employer will indicate to the Union the reasons causing the layoff, the anticipated duration, the location and the Employees likely to be affected. If requested, the Employer will meet with the Union to review the effect on Employees in the bargaining unit. Notice shall not be required in the case of cancellation of all or part of a single scheduled shift. (c) Where a proposed layoff results in the subsequent displacement of any members of the bargaining unit at a location or in the Region, the original notice to the Union shall be considered notice to the Union and all Employees affected by any subsequent layoff(s). (d) An Employee who has been notified of a layoff may: i) displace the most junior Employee in the classification, status and location, provided he/she is qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed five

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Short Term Layoff. (a) A “short term layoff” shall mean a layoff for a period not anticipated to exceed thirteen (13) weeks in length by reason of shortage of work or the elimination of a position or other material change in the organization. (b) The Employer will provide the Union and any affected Employee with a minimum of seven (7) working days notice where circumstances permit. In giving such notice, the Employer will indicate to the Union the reasons causing the layoff, the anticipated duration, the location and the Employees likely to be affected. If requested, the Employer will meet with the Union to review the effect on Employees in the bargaining unit. Notice shall not be required in the case of cancellation of all or part of a single scheduled shift. (c) Where a proposed layoff results in the subsequent displacement of any members of the bargaining unit at a location or in the Region, the original notice to the Union shall be considered notice to the Union and all Employees affected by any subsequent layoff(s). (d) An Employee who has been notified of a layoff may: i) displace the most junior Employee in the classification, status and location, provided he/she is they are qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed fivefive (5) days; or ii) elect to transfer to a vacant position in the same classification and status in the Region provided they are qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed five (5) days; iii) accept the lay-off. (e) An Employee who intends to exercise their options under paragraph

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Short Term Layoff. (a) A “short term layoff” shall mean a layoff for a period not anticipated to exceed thirteen (13) weeks in length by reason of shortage of work or the elimination of a position or other material change in the organization. (b) The Employer will provide the Union and any affected Employee with a minimum of seven (7) working days notice where circumstances permit. In giving such notice, the Employer will indicate to the Union the reasons causing the layoff, the anticipated duration, the location and the Employees likely to be affected. If requested, the Employer will meet with the Union to review the effect on Employees in the bargaining unit. Notice shall not be required in the case of cancellation of all or part of a single scheduled shift. (c) Where a proposed layoff results in the subsequent displacement of any members of the bargaining unit at a location or in the Region, the original notice to the Union shall be considered notice to the Union and all Employees affected by any subsequent layoff(s). (d) An Employee who has been notified of a layoff may: i) displace the most junior Employee in the classification, status and location, provided he/she is qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed fivefive (5) days; or ii) elect to transfer to a vacant position in the same classification and status in the Region provided he/she is qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed five (5) days; iii) accept the lay-off. (e) An Employee who intends to exercise her options under paragraph (d) above must notify the Employer within five (5) working days of receipt by the Employee of his/her notice of layoff. Where the Employee fails to notify the Employer as noted, she shall be deemed to have opted to be laid off.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Short Term Layoff. (a) A “short term layoff” shall mean a layoff for a period not anticipated to exceed thirteen (13) weeks in length by reason of shortage of work or the elimination of a position or other material change in the organization.organization.‌ (b) The Employer will provide the Union and any affected Employee with a minimum of seven (7) working days notice where circumstances permit. In giving such notice, the Employer will indicate to the Union the reasons causing the layoff, the anticipated duration, the location and the Employees likely to be affected. If requested, the Employer will meet with the Union to review the effect on Employees in the bargaining unit. Notice shall not be required in the case of cancellation of all or part of a single scheduled shift. (c) Where a proposed layoff results in the subsequent displacement of any members of the bargaining unit at a location or in the Region, the original notice to the Union shall be considered notice to the Union and all Employees affected by any subsequent layoff(s). (d) An Employee who has been notified of a layoff may: i) displace the most junior Employee in the classification, status and location, provided he/she is qualified to perform the available work within a period of a reasonable familiarization not to exceed five

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement