Layoffs and re-engagement

(1) Whenever a reduction in the number of workers employed becomes necessary, the selection of workers to be laid off shall, subject to regulation 17(4), accord as far as possible with the principle of “last in first out”- within the particular place or project of employment and within the appropriate trade category. (“Continuous service” as defined in regulation 3 shall be used for the purposes of this regulation). (2) Whenever the number of workers employed is to be increased, workers who have previously been employed shall as far as possible be selected, and their selection shall accord with the principle of ‘last out first in” within the particular place or project of employment and within the appropriate trade category.