Recall and preferential rehire rights vary from one to three years dependent upon the employee’s years of service and in accordance with provisions contained in personnel policies (PPSM) or collective bargaining agreements.  Voluntary resignation prior to layoff date terminates the individual’s recall and preferential rehire rights.

Recall

An employee with recall rights shall be recalled in order of seniority into any active and vacant career position for which the employee is qualified when the position is in same classification, in the same department and at the same or lesser percentage of time as the position held at the time of layoff.

Preferential Rehire

An employee with preferential rehire rights will be given first consideration for posted career vacancies at the same or lower job classification and same or lesser percentage of time, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements may have additional criteria for preferential rehire.

See Staff HR Procedure, Re-employment from Indefinite Layoff for more information. 

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