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

The larger figure reflects required notice provisions under state law and union seniority rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 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

Staggering out of Ernest’s office, Livingston ran into Jim Brady, whose seniority at the lab matched his own.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik