Common use of WORK FORCE ADJUSTMENT Clause in Contracts

WORK FORCE ADJUSTMENT. 48.01 The Employer shall provide written notice of layoff to each permanent employee so affected as far in advance of the layoff as is practicable, but in no case less than the following: Years of continuous employment Notice period Less than two (2) years Two (2) months Two (2) to five (5) years Four (4) months Over five (5) years Six (6) months 48.02 Where the employee's service may no longer be required by the Employer, the notice period may be paid out in a lump-sum equivalent to the salary earned during the required notice period. Such pay-out shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of clause 48.01. 48.03 Layoffs will be determined solely by the Employer. Cases of contemplated layoff will be discussed with the Local to explore ways of assisting affected employees in obtaining suitable employment within or outside the Employer. 48.04 The provisions of this Article shall not apply to employees where a temporary cessation of their employment is affected due to a shutdown of Employer operations which may come as a result of an emergency or of other operational requirements.