A. Priority for Laid Off Workers. An Employer shall make the offer to a Laid Off Worker, in writing, to the last known mailing address, electronic mail, and text message phone number, of any position which is or becomes available after the effective date of this article for which the Laid Off Worker is qualified. A Laid Off Worker is qualified – and must be offered a position in the order of priority below – if the Laid Off Worker: (1) held the same or similar position at the same site of employment at the time of the Laid Off Worker’s most recent separation from active service with the Employer; or (2) is or can be qualified for the position with the same training that would be provided to a new worker hired into that position. If more than one Laid Off Worker is entitled to preference for a position, the Employer shall offer the position to the Laid Off Worker with the greatest Length of Service in (1) and then (2) with the Employer at the employment site.
B. Time Limit. A Laid Off Worker who is offered a position pursuant to this article shall be given no less than five (5) business days in which to accept or decline the offer.