Seniority with the Employer. For the purposes of vacation, sick leave and other benefit accrual, the employee's years of continuous service shall be the seniority that applies. Employees who separate from service with the Employer shall have broken their continuous service for the purposes of this Section, and shall start accruing benefits as a new hire for all benefits under Article 8 (Vacation and Personal Days) of this agreement. Separation from service shall be defined as having resigned and been paid out of all applicable leaves. Subbing for absent staff shall not be considered as continuous service with the Employer.
