Loss of Seniority.

1. If an employee voluntarily resigns.

2. If an employee retires.

3. If an employee is discharged and not reinstated.

4. If an employee fails to report from layoff when recalled in accordance with Article XI.

5. If an employee is laid off for a continuous period equal to the seniority the employee had acquired at the time of such layoff period, or two (2) years, whichever is shorter.

6. If an employee is absent for three (3) consecutive working days without notifying her/his immediate supervisor. However, said employee's employment and seniority shall be reinstated if her/his failure to notify her/his immediate supervisor was due to factors beyond her/his control.

7. If an employee fails to report for work upon the termination of a leave of absence unless said employee's immediate supervisor has been notified in writing and has granted approval or unless the failure to notify the supervisor or return from the leave of absence was due to factors beyond the employee's control.

8. If an employee fails to successfully secure a bargaining unit position upon the expiration of the approved leave of absence.

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