State Ex Rel. Salvesen v. City of Milwaukee

The extent of the appellant’s seniority rights is measured by rules adopted by the Milwaukee city service commission. Sec. 1 of Rule XII provides that seniority rights shall be respected in the event of layoffs provided efficiency is equal. Sec. 2 of Rule XII provides in part:

“Seniority shall be calculated from the time of assumption of duties as a regular employee in the position in question . . . and in the particular department, bureau, office or place of employment as recognized by the commission.”

Sec. 3 of Rule XII provides:

“Relative seniority shall be determined within the respective…