Layoff and Hours Reduction Sample Clauses

Layoff and Hours Reduction. 33.1 In the event of a temporary drop in census or other economic conditions which causes the Employer to reduce hours for a period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days, hours by department and shift of less senior employees will be reduced or cut first consistent with patient care needs. 33.2 If the condition lasts more than sixty (60) days or becomes permanent, the Employer will layoff or continue the reduced hours. Employees, based on departmental seniority, will have the right to bid or bump for available hours within the department. Senior employees may bump less senior employees provided senior employees have the skills/abilities to perform the available work. 33.3 Prior to implementing a permanent reduction of the scheduled hours of a regular full-time employee, the Employer will meet with the Union. 33.4 The receipt of benefits in the event of lay off will be consistent with those received by all employees within the Facility. Employees on permanent lay off will continue to accrue seniority but no other benefits.