Following notification of indefinite layoff or reduction in time, a regular status employee is eligible for recall and preferential rehire rights.  Additionally, the employee may elect severance pay in lieu of preferential rehire and recall rights within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the notice.  The election must be communicated in writing to their Staff HR Service Team Representative.  Eligibility requirements vary according to personnel policies (PPSM) or collective bargaining agreements.

The election of severance pay in lieu of recall and preferential rehire rights is irrevocable.  Voluntary resignation prior to layoff date will terminate recall and preferential rehire rights, and nullify any severance pay election.

Right to Recall

The department from which the employee is laid off must recall the employee back to work, in order of seniority, when a vacancy exists in the same job classification.

Preferential Rehire

Employees who have received notice of indefinite layoff or reduction-in-time will be granted preferential rehire consideration at UCSC for career openings at the same or lower job classification and same or lesser percentage of time, provided the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the position. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements may have additional criteria for preferential rehire.

Return to Preferential Rehire Status

Employees preferentially rehired from layoff status who fail to perform satisfactorily may, at any time during the six months following their rehire, be returned to layoff status with full restoration of preferential rehire rights. In addition, an employee may request to be returned to preferential rehire. Refer to the personnel policy or collective bargaining agreement for specific provisions.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is normally calculated based on one week for each full year of service up to a maximum of sixteen weeks. Refer to the appropriate personnel policy or collective bargaining agreement.

Filing a Grievance

Employees who are laid off may file a grievance with Labor Relations within thirty calendar days from the date they were given the written layoff notice.

See Staff HR Procedure Separation-Indefinite Layoff/Involuntary Reduction in Time, for more information.

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