seniority

Example Sentences

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Experts describe “surveillance wages” as a system in which wages are based not on an employee’s performance or seniority, but on formulas that use their personal data, often collected without employees’ knowledge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Such has been Woods' standing in the game, his influence has grown with seniority despite a history of wayward driving stretching back almost two decades.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

If a position is eliminated, an employee may be able to bump to a lower-paid position that is vacant or may end up forcing out an employee with less seniority.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

But she gained several thousand followers by offering advice for new hires and explaining concepts such as seniority and crew scheduling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Someone else had it, and when he left, another teacher with more seniority was awarded the job.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove