It is the policy of the University to minimize the effects of indefinite layoffs and indefinite reductions in time on employees in career positions when layoffs or reductions in time are necessary due to lack of funds or lack of work, including lack of work due to reorganization.

If, in the judgment of the University, budgetary or operational considerations make it necessary to curtail operations, reorganize, reduce the hours of the workforce and/or reduce the workforce, staffing levels may be reduced through layoff.

To minimize the effects of layoff, the University shall:

1. Give regular status employees preferential opportunities for reassignment or transfer prior to indefinite layoff or indefinite reduction in time when reassignment or transfer opportunities arise.
   
   
2. Provide regular status employees the right to be recalled to the department from which the employee was laid off or reduced in time, and preference for reemployment in all departments of the campus; or severance pay in lieu of the right to recall and preference for reemployment.
   
   An employee will receive at least 30 calendar days’ advance written notice prior to indefinite layoff or indefinite reduction in time, or shall receive pay in lieu of notice.
   
   The University will inform employees who may be impacted by indefinite layoff as soon as possible.

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