Common use of Computing Seniority Clause in Contracts

Computing Seniority. A) The seniority of an employee shall be computed on the basis of the length of his service, from the date of his last employment with the Company, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. When more than one employee is hired on the same date, to establish their seniority position, their names will be placed on the seniority lists in alphabetical order by last name (at the time of hire), first name, and middle name. B) An employee who accepts a position not within the Bargaining Unit will have ninety (90) days to return to the Bargaining Unit. If the employee exceeds this 90-day period, he will lose all rights and will return to the Bargaining Unit only as a new employee. C) Service will accumulate during an approved personal leave of absence, Union leave, family and medical leave, maternity leave, sick leave, military leave, funeral leave, jury duty or layoff.