Common use of Involuntary Transfer Procedure Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Transfer Procedure. a. If no qualified bargaining unit member requests the vacant position, the Board may request a bargaining unit member to accept an involuntary transfer. b. No bargaining unit member shall be involuntarily transferred in an arbitrary or capricious manner or for disciplinary reason(s). c. Involuntary transfers should only be used when a position is being eliminated and the bargaining unit member's only other option is to go through a reduction in force, or when the nature of the position requires the skill set possessed by the particular bargaining unit member. When possible, the least senior bargaining unit member should be the one required to make the involuntary transfer. d. Any employee involuntarily transferred shall be given written reason(s) for such transfer.