Common use of Retained Positions Clause in Contracts

Retained Positions. In the event that a layoff becomes necessary, the District shall first determine which positions shall be retained and shall retain the senior qualified Employees capable of filling such positions. Layoff shall be in order of seniority within job classification. More senior employees shall be entitled to bump into less senior positions for which they are qualified within their job classification. Part-time employees shall not be entitled to better their position and the District shall not be obligated to create part-time positions to retain more senior staff. For example, a part-time bus driver shall only be able to bump a less senior part-time bus driver with the same or fewer hours.