Common use of RECALL FROM LAY-OFF Clause in Contracts

RECALL FROM LAY-OFF. The recall right for laid off employees shall expire at the end of one (1) year from the date of the layoff, at which time the laid off employee shall be deemed to be permanently laid off and therefore terminated. The Employer shall give notice of recall by registered mail. The employee shall keep the Employer advised at all times of their current address. The recalled employee shall report for duty within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of recall, unless otherwise agreed to. A laid off employee may elect to forfeit their one (1) year recall period to receive their severance pay upon their date of layoff. In this event, the employee would be permanently laid off and terminated.