Common use of Transfer in Lieu of Layoff Clause in Contracts

Transfer in Lieu of Layoff. A regular employee who is scheduled for layoff may be offered, in lieu of layoff, a voluntary reduction in classification to a lower level job classification in the employee’s occupational group, provided he or she meets the minimum qualifications, can attain proficiency in the position through a short orientation or familiarization period, and has greater seniority than the occupant (if any) of the position in the lower class. 22.6.1 Such reductions in classification shall be only within the same occupational groups. Occupational groups shall be defined and established in Appendix A to this Contract.

Transfer in Lieu of Layoff. A regular employee who is scheduled for layoff may be offered, in lieu of layoff, a voluntary reduction in classification to a lower level job classification in the employee’s occupational group, provided he or she meets the minimum qualifications, can attain proficiency in the position through a short orientation or familiarization period, and has greater seniority than the occupant (if any) of the position in the lower class. 22.6.1 23.6.1 Such reductions in classification shall be only within the same occupational groups. Occupational groups shall be defined and established in Appendix A to this Contract.