Priority Rehire Program Clause Samples
The Priority Rehire Program clause establishes a process that gives former employees preferential consideration for reemployment when suitable positions become available. Typically, this clause outlines eligibility criteria, such as the circumstances of the employee's prior separation and the timeframe during which rehire priority applies. By formalizing a system for rehiring, the clause helps retain experienced talent, supports workforce stability, and provides a fair opportunity for returning employees, thereby addressing both organizational needs and employee concerns after layoffs or terminations.
Priority Rehire Program. 5.3.1.4.1 Adjunct faculty who have accumulated a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) teaching/non-classroom hours, have twenty
Priority Rehire Program. 5.3.1.4.1 Adjunct faculty who have accumulated a minimum of eight thousand (8,000) teaching/non-classroom hours, have twenty (20) academic semesters in which an assignment has been completed, have assignments at the sixty (60%) percent level or greater during four (4) of the last six (6) semesters prior to eligibility, shall be given priority for rehire over the hire of other adjunct faculty for an adjunct assignment in the Continuing Education program during the academic year for up to, but not exceeding, the sixty-seven percent (67%) limit. This priority will be applicable within the faculty member's current subject area (as defined by the Continuing Education catalog) and the faculty member’s qualifications. A faculty member will qualify for the class if they: a) hold a California Community College Instructor Credential or b) hold a California Community College Certificate of Qualifications for Adult Classes for the class or c) meet the State Minimum qualifications for the class or d) have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the subject matter. This priority will include the right to displace an adjunct faculty member who does not have priority rehire status. This displacement can occur only within the faculty member’s subject area and only after the first four (4) weeks of the class.
5.3.1.4.2 The number of new priority rehires approved in any given academic year will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the existing total of current priority rehires. Of the new priority rehires, the assignment of them shall not cause any one mandated area/discipline to have more than a thirty percent (30%) increase, or a minimum of one, over the total number or priority rehires priority rehire status and are not assigned due to the maximum allowable percentage, will be placed on the succeeding year’s priority rehire list in order of their approval date.
5.3.1.4.3 If the displacement opportunity is only available at a different timeframe (morning, afternoon, evening) or day the current class assignment will be continued for the balance of the