Common use of Voluntary Reduction of Hours Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Reduction of Hours. Nurses on units and shifts identified for layoff shall be offered the option of accepting reduced hours in their unit. A nurse accepting such reduction shall be considered on layoff and retain all recall rights.

Voluntary Reduction of Hours. Nurses on units and shifts identified for layoff shall Immediately prior to reassignment or layoff, voluntary reduction in hours may be offered the option of accepting reduced hours in their unitto full and part time nurses on an affected unit or shift. A nurse accepting such reduction shall choosing this option is not considered to be considered on layoff and retain all recall rightsor partial layoff but will be offered his/her former hours as they become available.