Following notification of layoff or reduction-in-time, a regular status employee is eligible for recall and preferential rehire rights. Recall and preferential rehire rights vary from one to three years dependent upon the employee’s years of service and in accordance with personnel policies (PPSM) and collective bargaining agreements.

Additionally, an employee who has received a notice of indefinite layoff may elect in writing, severance pay in lieu of preferential rehire and recall rights within fourteen days (14) calendar days of receipt of the notice. The election must be communicated in writing to SHR. Eligibility requirements vary according to personnel policies (PPSM) and collective bargaining agreements. Voluntary resignation prior to the layoff date will nullify any recall, preferential rehire and severance rights.

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. An employee with recall rights shall be recalled in order to any active and vacant career position for which the employee is qualified when the position is in the same classification, in the same department and at the same or lesser percentage of time as the position held at the time of layoff.

Preferential Rehire
Employees who have received notice of indefinite layoff or reduction-in-time will be granted preferential rehire consideration at UCSC for posted 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
An employee who elects severance pay in lieu of recall and preference for reemployment shall be paid a lump sum amount normally based on one week for each full year of service up to a maximum of sixteen weeks.

Employees represented by UPTE may elect to receive reduced severance and a reduced level of preferential rehire and recall.

An employee whose time has been reduced indefinitely shall receive severance pay for the percent of time reduced.

Individuals who return to work or have their time increased after receiving severance pay may be required to reimburse the University for all or a portion of the severance pay.

Filing a Grievance
Employees who are laid off may file a grievance with Labor Relations within thirty (30) calendar days from the date they were given the written layoff notice.

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