Reduction in Force

Policy No.: 1028

Effective Date: 10/25/02

Revised Date: 01/06/11

Reviewed Date: 10/25/10

Reduction In Force Policy

Purpose

1.1 UNMC complies with Board of Regents policy (section 4.4.1) in establishing a Reduction In Force process for all employees.

Scope

2.1 The Reduction In Force Policy is applicable to Office/Service and Managerial/Professional positions at UNMC.

Basis of the Policy

3.1 Section 4.4.1 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents and the University of Nebraska Central Administration Policy #7313 are the basis of the Reduction In Force Policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Authorities and Administration

4.1 The UNMC Human Resources' Division Director of Employee Relations is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Reduction In Force Policy at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance.

Policy

5.1 It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center that a reduction-in-force may be effected due to insufficient funds or program readjustment. Employees may be laid off because of a general reduction in force or a reduction in force in any one functional area. All employees impacted by the reduction in force will be notified in writing. Office/Service employees being laid off will be notified at least two weeks prior to the date of release. Managerial/Professional employees must be notified at least 90 days prior to release.

The criteria for determining the order in which employees are laid off will be based on the type of appointment held, quality and length of service, and other considerations, in order to provide for the most efficient operation of functional area or areas affected.

Employees will be reinstated from layoff in the functional area in the reverse order in which they were laid off.

An employee will be eligible for 12 months for recall to the previous position held.

Equal Employment Opportunity

6.1 The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited.

For additional information, contact Human Resources, Employee Relations, 559-2710, or see the Reduction In Force Procedures.

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