The Public Service Act makes provisions for lay-off. Beyond these provisions, the Employer and the Union recognize the necessity and the justice of the application of the merit principle in determining lay-off. It is agreed that where two (2) employees of equal merit face lay-off, length of service will be the deciding factor. In order to minimize the adverse effects of Lay-off, the Employer will provide retraining when practical, education assistance where feasible and consideration for current and future vacant positions before the position is advertised for a period of one year from lay off. The following section of the Public Service Act is quoted for information purposes: SECTION 27 Laying Off Employees
The Public Service Act makes provisions for lay-off. Beyond these provisions, the Employer and the Union recognize the necessity and the justice of the application of the merit principle in determining lay-off. It is agreed that where two (2) employees of equal merit face lay-off, length of service will be the deciding factor. In order to minimize the adverse effects of Lay-off, the Employer will provide retraining when practical, education assistance where feasible and consideration for current and future vacant positions before the position is advertised for a period of one year from lay off.
