Common use of Reduction in Work Hours Clause in Contracts

Reduction in Work Hours. In the event of a permanent reduction in the work hours within a classification, an employee may claim seniority over another employee in the classification for the purpose of maintaining the employee’s normal work schedule, provided he/she has greater departmental seniority than the other employee. In no case shall a permanent reduction of any employee’s work hours take effect until the Employer gives at least five (5) work day’s written notice to the affected employee. An employee must exercise the employee’s seniority rights under this section by written notice to the Superintendent or his designee within three (3) work days after receipt of a reduction in hours notice.

Reduction in Work Hours. In the event of a permanent reduction in the work hours within a classification, an employee may claim seniority over another employee in the classification for the purpose of maintaining the employee’s normal work schedule, provided he/she has greater departmental seniority than the other employee. In no case shall a permanent reduction of any employee’s work hours take effect until the Employer gives at least five (5) work day’s days written notice to the affected employee. An employee must exercise the employee’s seniority rights under this section by written notice to the Superintendent or his designee within three (3) work days after receipt of a reduction in hours notice.notice.‌‌