Common use of Temporary Reduction in Hours Clause in Contracts

Temporary Reduction in Hours. In the event that management determines to reduce work hours, it may, at its option, reduce the weekly scheduled hours of some or all employees by class who are assigned to the work unit(s) who normally perform the work involved not to exceed sixteen (16) hours per pay period nor thirty-two (32) hours in a four (4) week period nor sixty-four (64) hours in a twelve (12) month period, unless mutually agreed otherwise. If the City determines, at its option, to reduce weekly hours of some of the employees within the same class within an employing unit, the employee(s) who will work the reduced hours will be determined on the basis of seniority, with the least senior employee(s) working reduced hours. The City agrees that the employees who experience a reduction in hours shall continue to earn vacation and sick leave credits during the reduction in hours conducted by the City during the term of the Agreement. Further the City agrees to continue its payment of health insurance, pursuant to Article XII for employees on reduced hours.