Common use of Determining Length of Seniority Clause in Contracts

Determining Length of Seniority. In determining length of classification seniority, all time spent in said classification and any higher classification shall be counted as classification seniority, including all time spent (full-time equivalency) as a probationary, or regular part-time employee. In computing classification seniority if the employee separated from the county service and as subsequently returned to County service then and all service prior to the separation shall not be counted in determining classification seniority. If the previous classification of an employee has been abolished, all such time spent in that classification shall count towards the classification seniority of the present classification. If an employee has been temporarily promoted his classification seniority shall be computed based on his regular classification and shall include all time spent in the higher classification. In determining continuous county service seniority, all uninterrupted employment with the county including all time served as probationary or regular part time employee shall be counted as continuous county service seniority. A separation from county service shall be the only cause for interrupting employment with the county. An employee on authorized leave of absence shall retain his/her seniority but time spent on leave shall not count toward seniority. For the purpose of this article, time spent on leave in a layoff status shall not constitute separation or an interruption on continuous service. Time spent in layoff status does not count toward seniority.