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When a bargaining unit vacancy occurs within a work scheduling group and the Employer decides to fill that shift, management for the work scheduling group shall notify all employees within the work scheduling group employed in the same job classification as the vacated position. Employees who desire to change shifts shall have five (5) consecutive weekdays to submit their shift preferences to management in writing. Shifts shall then be reassigned based on seniority.\n2. An employee who successfully bids on a different shift shall not be eligible for another such transfer for a period of six (6) months.\n3. Employees who are on a performance improvement plan shall not be eligible for shift transfer until after successful completion of the performance improvement plan.\n4. The vacancy that remains after reassignment of shifts may then be posted in accordance with Section B below. 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Placement on the shift transfer list shall be in order of receipt by Human Resources with the newest request being placed at the bottom of the order.\u200c\u200c", "samples": [{"hash": "2IuzTLPYJtH", "uri": "/contracts/2IuzTLPYJtH#shift-transfer", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 32.5554442569, "published": true}, {"hash": "lR3IWqKlO8W", "uri": "/contracts/lR3IWqKlO8W#shift-transfer", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 32.285053224, "published": true}], "size": 2, "snippet_links": [{"key": "a-shift", "type": "definition", "offset": [4, 11]}, {"key": "change-of-work-hours", "type": "clause", "offset": [37, 57]}, {"key": "irregular-shift", "type": "clause", "offset": [85, 100]}, {"key": "permanent-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [150, 168]}, {"key": "at-any-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [198, 209]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "clause", "offset": [238, 248]}, {"key": "on-file", "type": "clause", "offset": [286, 293]}, {"key": "an-employee-may", "type": "clause", "offset": [295, 310]}, {"key": "request-for-removal", "type": "definition", "offset": [379, 398]}, {"key": "transfer-requests", "type": "clause", "offset": [410, 427]}, {"key": "employees-who", "type": "clause", "offset": [527, 540]}, {"key": "first-opportunity", "type": "definition", "offset": [600, 617]}, {"key": "work-location", "type": "definition", "offset": [794, 807]}, {"key": "start-date", "type": "definition", "offset": [827, 837]}, {"key": "work-days-and-hours", "type": "clause", "offset": [843, 862]}, {"key": "leave-requests", "type": "clause", "offset": [902, 916]}, {"key": "approved-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [917, 928]}, {"key": "the-employee", "type": "definition", "offset": [973, 985]}, {"key": "if-an-employee", "type": "clause", "offset": [1002, 1016]}, {"key": "human-resources-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [1085, 1106]}, {"key": "in-order-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1157, 1168]}, {"key": "placement-on-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1189, 1205]}, {"key": "transfer-list", "type": "clause", "offset": [1212, 1225]}, {"key": "order-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1238, 1246]}], "hash": "d5a1f8155ee6f6d3cbf5efd7f5fac632", "id": 5}, {"snippet": "The Chief of Police may move a unit member from one work shift to another work shift if the change is deemed to be in the best interest of the Department and the DISTRICT. 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As openings in his/her classification occur, consideration will be given his/her request along with those of any others in accordance with relative seniority. Such transfers, however, shall not take precedence over the normal upgrading of qualified longer service employees. 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Employees, with the approval of their supervisor, have the right to temporarily exchange shifts. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to temporary employment or transfer made necessary by the absence of employees.", "samples": [{"hash": "KLxDAdoNL8", "uri": "/contracts/KLxDAdoNL8#shift-transfer", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 31.2562103574, "published": true}, {"hash": "9DBpxeCbmPC", "uri": "/contracts/9DBpxeCbmPC#shift-transfer", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 30.8095968773, "published": true}], "size": 3, "snippet_links": [{"key": "shift-transfers", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 15]}, {"key": "basis-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [37, 45]}, {"key": "job-seniority", "type": "clause", "offset": [46, 59]}, {"key": "approval-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [81, 92]}, {"key": "right-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [120, 128]}, {"key": "exchange-shifts", "type": "clause", "offset": [141, 156]}, {"key": "provisions-of-this-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [162, 188]}, {"key": "employment-or-transfer", "type": "clause", "offset": [218, 240]}, {"key": "absence-of-employees", "type": "clause", "offset": [263, 283]}], "hash": "8d2c1ba1560ac70d83977a20fdc8306c", "id": 3}, {"snippet": "When the City determines that an employee should be moved from one (1) shift to another, the employee shall not suffer a reduction or increase in pay for hours not worked as a result of the change. 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Typically, this clause outlines the process for requesting a transfer, any necessary approvals from management, and any restrictions such as minimum notice periods or eligibility requirements. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility for employees to manage their schedules while ensuring that operational coverage and business needs are maintained."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}