The phrase "seniority rules" refers to a system where people who have been in a job or organization for a longer period of time are given preferential treatment or benefits compared to those who joined more recently. Full definition
The California State Board of Education moved forward on regulations Wednesday that would change teacher seniority rules statewide despite heavy resistance from statewide teacher unions. (k-12daily.org)
He again told the story of Megan Sampson, who was laid off because of union seniority rules after being named a top first - year English teacher in the state. (host.madison.com)
This short news article describes the crippling impact of seniority rules on the teacher layoff process at one school in San Francisco. (studentsmatter.org)