Common use of Lateral Transfer within the Same Classification Clause in Contracts

Lateral Transfer within the Same Classification. Any employee may at any time request in writing a transfer within their respective job classification. Such request should be made to the Director of Human Resources stating their reasons for such a request and their qualifications. If a vacancy exists in the same job classification (i.e. Secretary II to Secretary II) and two or more applicants in the same classification request the position, the Director of Human Resources will award the position on the basis of qualifications, training, and, if applicable, performance. If these factors are otherwise equal, the Employer may choose, at its sole discretion, any of the three (3) most senior eligible applicants. Such selection by seniority under the “rule of three” is without recourse to the grievance or arbitration provisions of the contract. No probationary period will be required for a lateral transfer within the same classification.

Lateral Transfer within the Same Classification. Any employee may at any time request in writing a transfer within their respective job classification. Such request should be made to the Director of Human Resources stating their reasons for such a request and their qualifications. If a vacancy exists in the same job classification (i.e. Secretary II to Secretary II) and two or more applicants in the same classification request the position, the Director of Human Resources will award the position on the basis of qualifications, training, and, if applicable, performance. If these factors are otherwise equal, the Employer may choose, at its sole discretion, any of the three two (32) most senior eligible applicants. Such selection by seniority under the “rule of threetwo” is without recourse to the grievance or arbitration provisions of the contract. No probationary period will be required for a lateral transfer within the same classification.