Bumping rights are a seniority provision in many union contracts which allow workers with greater tenure at a company to take the jobs of those with less seniority in the event of a layoff.

Bumping Rights

Preferential rights allowing more senior employees to displace less senior ones in certain job positions during layoffs or organizational restructuring.

Seniority Provision

A policy or clause giving priority or special rights to employees based on the length of service with an employer.

Greater Tenure

A status achieved by employees that denotes longer service or employment duration, often bringing certain benefits or protections such as job security.