Common use of Volunteering for Layoff Clause in Contracts

Volunteering for Layoff. ‌ Prior to providing written notice to employees in positions identified for layoff pursuant to Article 16.6, the City shall seek volunteers for layoff from among those employees who work in the job classification(s) identified for reduction of positions. The request for volunteers for layoff shall be posted for five (5) business days. If there are more employees who volunteer for layoff than employees in positions to be eliminated, layoffs will occur among those employees who volunteered based on total City seniority in descending order. Employees who volunteer for layoff retain recall rights as described in Section 16.8 but are not eligible to select among layoff options. The City and Union may collaborate on an incentive program to encourage volunteers for layoff.

Volunteering for Layoff. ‌ Prior to providing written notice to employees in positions identified for layoff pursuant to Article 16.6, the City shall seek volunteers for layoff from among those employees who work in the job classification(s) identified for reduction of positions. The request for volunteers for layoff shall be posted for five (5) business days. If there are more employees who volunteer for layoff than employees in positions to be eliminated, layoffs will occur among those employees who volunteered based on total City seniority in descending order. Employees who volunteer for layoff retain recall rights as described in Section 16.8 but are not eligible to select among layoff options. The City and Union may collaborate on an incentive program to encourage volunteers for layoff.