Common use of Freezing of Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Freezing of Vacancies. The Department will freeze all relevant vacant positions within the facility 60 days prior to the effective date of a RIF. When the Department decides to fill a vacant position after the effective date of the RIF, whether previously frozen by virtue of RIF or in the creation of new vacancies, employees who have been demoted will be offered the vacancy, provided the employee is qualified or has been given a waiver of qualifications for the intended position. Employee entitlement to this special consideration shall be determined in accordance with Section 24 of this article.

Freezing of Vacancies. (RIF) The Department will freeze all relevant vacant positions within the facility 60 days prior to the effective date of a RIFdate. When the Department decides to fill a vacant position after the effective date of the RIF, whether previously frozen by virtue of RIF or in the creation of new vacancies, employees who have been demoted will be offered the vacancy, provided the employee is qualified or has been given a waiver of qualifications for the intended position. Employee entitlement to this special consideration shall be determined in accordance with Section 24 of this article.