Common use of Role of Seniority Clause in Contracts

Role of Seniority. Where applicants have skills and qualifications which are relatively equal, the applicant with the greater seniority shall be selected.

Role of Seniority. Where In selecting applicants have skills for vacancies or new positions including promotions and transfers, the selection shall be made on the basis that where qualifications which and ability are relatively equal, the applicant with the greater seniority shall be selectedthe determining factor.