Common use of Layoff/Bumping Clause in Contracts

Layoff/Bumping. A. In the event of a layoff, the City shall notify the Union as far in advance as possible. B. There shall be three (3) classifications under this section, being Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT and Lieutenant. C. In the event the City decides to lay off members within a classification, the Chief will determine the number to be laid off, and the City will first lay off those members employed on a probationary basis in the classification. D. If further layoffs are necessary, selection from among regular, full-time members in the classification shall be made as follows: Classification seniority shall be determinative as between employees the Chief determines have the same ability and skills to perform the work. E. The senior Lieutenant, who would otherwise be laid off, depending on whether he is a Paramedic or an EMT, may bump the junior Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT over whom he has departmental seniority, provided the Chief determines he is qualified to perform all of the remaining work. F. The senior Firefighter/Paramedic who would otherwise be laid off may bump the junior Firefighter/EMT employee over whom he has departmental seniority, provided the Chief determines he is qualified to perform all of the remaining work. G. The employee who bumps into a lower classification under paragraphs (E) or (F) above shall be paid in the classification to which he bumps just as if he were demoted.