Common use of Role of Seniority in Promotions Clause in Contracts

Role of Seniority in Promotions. In cases of promotion, qualifications, skill, ability, experience, and seniority shall be considered. Where the above listed factors (except seniority) are relatively equal between applicants, seniority shall be the governing factor.

Role of Seniority in Promotions. In cases matters concerning the promotion of promotionemployees, qualifications, skill, ability, experience, the Employer shall select individuals on the basis of ability and seniority shall be considered. Where seniority; and where the above listed factors (except seniority) are relatively equal between applicantsrelative ability of the employees is equal, seniority shall be the governing factorgovern.