Common use of Change in FTE Status Clause in Contracts

Change in FTE Status. Reduction in hours shall be defined as a permanent reduction of an employee's FTE level that does not amount to a restructure under 15. 20.1. If a reduction in FTE is determined to be necessary, the least senior employee(s) in the targeted job classification, cost center and shift will receive the hours reduction. Provided, however, senior employees in the classification must be qualified to perform all the work required including applicable license. Prior to an hours reduction occurring, the Employer will first seek volunteers in the job classification, cost center and shift. Absent volunteers, the Employer will first remove from the schedule any temporary and probationary employees before reducing the FTE of a seniority employee. An employee subject to an involuntary reduction in their FTE will be given first preference up to their previous FTE status should the Employer expand the hours of an existing FTE in the employee's job classification, cost center and shift.