Spring Staffing Clause Samples
The Spring Staffing clause establishes the terms under which additional personnel may be temporarily assigned to a project during periods of increased workload, often referred to as a "spring" or surge in demand. Typically, this clause outlines the process for requesting extra staff, the duration of such assignments, and any associated costs or notice requirements. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility in resource allocation, ensuring that the project can meet deadlines or handle unexpected spikes in activity without breaching contract terms or causing delays.
Spring Staffing. (a) Should there be more employees in a location than will be required the following year, the employee or employees with the least seniority within that location shall be declared surplus. Notification of surplus positions shall be made in writing to the affected employee or employees and the President of the Bargaining Unit no later than May 1. In addition to notification of surplus employees, all employees with less seniority than the most senior surplus shall also be notified.
(b) Any employee involved in the staffing process shall be given an opportunity to indicate their preferred locations (in order of preference) or choose layoff, and shall be placed in order of seniority. Placements shall be done no later than May 31st, thereby concluding the staffing process. In the event a surplus employee cannot be placed, such employees shall have an opportunity to fill vacancies, in accordance with Clause L14.
Spring Staffing. (a) Should there be more employees in a location than will be required the following year, the employee or employees with the least seniority within that location shall be declared surplus. Notification of surplus positions shall be made in writing to the affected employee or employees and the President of the Bargaining Unit no later than May 1st.
(b) Any surplus employees shall have an opportunity to fill vacancies, in accordance with Article 14.