Human Resources

Chapter 16 LAYOFF (REDUCTION IN FORCE)

Sections in this Chapter:

16.05	Preparation for a Layoff (Reduction in Force) - Contract
16.07	Preparation for a Layoff (Reduction in Force) - Non-Contract
16.10	Seniority
16.12	Retention Points (Non-Contract)
16.15	Bumping for Contract Covered Employees
16.17	Bumping for Non-Contract Covered Employees
16.20	The Outplacement Program
16.25	Recall
16.30	Benefits Upon Layoff and Recall
16.35	Temporary Layoff
16.45	Classes Constituting Series for Purposes of Reduction in Force
16.50	Sample Bumping (AFSCME)

Related Department Rules:

Chapter 53	Pay
Chapter 55	Eligible Lists
Chapter 59	Promotion, Transfer, Temporary Assignment, Reassignment and Voluntary Demotion
Chapter 60	Separations, Disciplinary Actions and Reductions in Force
Chapter 61	Grievances and Appeals
Chapter 63	Leave

Forms Referenced in This Chapter:

Retention Point Calculation Worksheet 552-0106	PDF Word Template
Employee Recall Record 552-0124	PDF
Request for Determination of Qualification Form Third Bumping Option 552-0699	PDF
Bumping Application Form	PDF
Calculating AFSCME Seniority	PDF
Calculating UE/IUP Seniority	PDF
Non-contract RIF Plan	Word Document
Contract RIF Plan	Word Document
Sample Notice of Layoff Letter to Employee	PDF
Sample Recall Letter (contract class from which laid off)	PDF
Sample Recall Letter (pick 15)	PDF
Sample Return to Recall Letter	PDF

Updated 1/2009

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