Seniority Shift Bidding Clause Samples
The Seniority Shift Bidding clause establishes a system where employees select work shifts based on their length of service with the employer. In practice, this means that employees with greater seniority are given priority when choosing preferred shifts, while newer employees select from the remaining options. This clause ensures a fair and transparent process for shift allocation, rewarding long-term employees and reducing disputes over shift assignments.
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Seniority Shift Bidding. For purposes of determining shift and days off preference, seniority shall apply in the bidding process including the cover shifts each December 1 or in the event of vacancy.
Seniority Shift Bidding. Employees shall be allowed to bid for shift assignments based upon seniority as defined as time in class to include any time in a higher classification of the same series. Nothing in this section shall restrict management from making shift assignments regardless of seniority due to safety concerns, or operational needs in the facility, as determined by the Sheriff. Nothing in this section shall change the definition of seniority for any other County rule, policy, agreement or procedure.
Seniority Shift Bidding. Once every four (4) months, in May, September and January, officers shall conduct a bid for available shifts based on seniority. The shift assignments for the following year shall be posted immediately following the shift selection in January. The Chief may change assignments for shifts for law enforcement purposes. In addition, when an officer has requested vacation or requires time off for illness, injury or unforeseen circumstances, the Chief has the authority to adjust shifts as he determines to be reasonable and shall announce the schedule changes as soon as practical.
Seniority Shift Bidding. 19.1 Definition: Seniority shall be determined based upon the employee’s date of hire as a full-time Police Officer.
Seniority Shift Bidding. 1. During the month of December each year patrolmen, Sergeants, and Lieutenants shall select their shift assignments on the basis of seniority.
2. The selection process shall be completed each year no later than December 31, and the shift assignments shall become effective on the following February 1.
3. Employees’ shift selections shall be subject to the approval of the Chief of Police, and his approval shall not be unreasonable withheld.
4. Special assignments under Article X (including, without limitation, EMT Coordinator, Firearms Training Instructor, Traffic Officer, IBM Computer Coordinator, and Prosecutor) shall not be subject to the provision of this Seniority Shift Bidding Article, but shall remain the prerogative of the Chief of Police. Nothing contained in this Article shall be interpreted as a limitation on the Town’s right of assignment and/or transfer.
5. All Officers who are employees by way of lateral transfer will be credited for up to three years of service immediately for the purposes of shift bidding. No lateral transfer officer will receive more than three years credit for years of service outside the Town of Swampscott for the purposes of shift bidding.