Common use of Class Seniority Clause in Contracts

Class Seniority. The length of continuous regular and probationary service with the Employer from the date an employee was first appointed to a class title covered by this Agreement. 17.2 Seniority shall not accumulate during an unpaid leave of absence, except when such a leave is granted for a period of less than thirty (30) calendar days; is granted because of illness or injury; is granted to allow an employee to accept an appointment to the unclassified service of the Employer or to an elected or appointed full-time position with the Union. 17.3 Seniority shall terminate when an employee retires, resigns, or is discharged. 17.4 In the event it is determined by the Employer that it is necessary to reduce the work force, the Employer will determine the classification and selection of personnel that will be subject to layoff based upon merit principles. All temporary employees shall be released prior to the layoff of permanent employees. 17.5 The selection of vacation periods shall be made by class title based on length of “Class Seniority,” subject to the approval of the Employer.