Common use of Transfer/Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Transfer/Reassignment. The District recognizes the Union’s interest that employees be given consideration for voluntary lateral transfer/reassignment. The Union recognizes the District’s right to laterally assign personnel system-wide shall not be unduly restricted and is an essential element in managing the operations of the District. Employees are encouraged to inform Management of their interest in voluntary lateral transfer/reassignment. Such requests for voluntary transfer/reassignment shall be considered by Management in filling vacancies wherever practicable and consistent with operational and or administrative requirements as determined by the District. Compensation and benefits in such lateral transfer/reassignment shall be commensurate with the level of work to which the employee is assigned. The parties recognize that involuntary lateral transfers/ reassignments may occur. In such instances, the transfer/ reassignment shall be based solely on the operational needs of the District and not for punitive or disciplinary reasons. Selection of individuals for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be based on consideration of his/her qualifications, experience, and wherever practical and feasible, the interest of the employee shall be taken into account. The involuntary transfer/reassignment shall not result in a loss of seniority to the employee. The reasons for the involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be explained to the affected employee. The parties further recognize that nothing in this understanding precludes the District from making involuntary demotions or downgrades of positions which may result in a reduction in pay and benefits to the affected employee.

Transfer/Reassignment. The District recognizes the Union’s 's interest that employees be given consideration for voluntary lateral transfer/reassignment. The Union recognizes the District’s 's right to laterally assign personnel system-system- wide shall not be unduly restricted and is an essential element in managing the operations of the District. Employees are encouraged to inform Management of their interest in voluntary lateral transfer/reassignment. Such requests for voluntary transfer/reassignment shall be considered by Management in filling vacancies wherever practicable and consistent with operational and or administrative requirements as determined by the District. Compensation and benefits in such lateral transfer/reassignment shall be commensurate with the level of work to which the employee is assigned. The parties recognize that involuntary lateral transfers/ reassignments may occur. In such instances, the transfer/ reassignment shall be based solely on the operational needs of the District and not for punitive or disciplinary reasons. Selection of individuals for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be based on consideration of his/her qualifications, experience, and wherever practical and feasible, the interest of the employee shall be taken into account. The involuntary transfer/reassignment shall not result in a loss of seniority to the employee. The reasons for the involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be explained to the affected employee. The parties further recognize that nothing in this understanding precludes the District from making involuntary demotions or downgrades of positions which may result in a reduction in pay and benefits to the affected employee.