If you have received a layoff notification, you may be going through a difficult time. Use the information below as a guide.
Layoffs can be caused by lack of funding, lack of work, or department reorganization. The term "layoff" includes reduction in time.
As soon as you've received notification of layoff, you may choose to:
- Refer to your layoff notification letter. Ask your supervisor or Employee Relations Consultant for clarification as needed.
- Refer to the UCnet webpage What to do if you’re facing a layoff for information on benefits, retirement and more.
- Contact the Benefits department to learn how a layoff will affect your benefits, benefits options available to you, and important deadlines.
- Don't hesitate to contact the INSIGHT Employee Assistance Program for practical advice on getting through this emotionally difficult time.
- UC Employee Outplacement and Career Transition Services Overview. Available at no cost to UC employees that are seperating from UC employment and may need assistance with their job search.
Non-Represented Employees
In accordance with policy, UC Merced offers severance pay as the sole option upon layoff and reduction in time for non-represented employees. Non-represented employees do not have the option to elect recall and preference for reemployment.
Represented Employees:
- Represented employees may be eligible for Preferential Rehire and Recall Rights.
- In lieu of preferential rehire and recall rights, you may be eligible for severance.
Resources
This webpage summarizes the university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements below:
- UC systemwide PPSM 60, Layoff and Reduction in Time from Professional and Support Staff Career Positions
- UC systemwide PPSM 64, Termination and Job Abandonment
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
Questions?
Please contact Employee & Labor Relations.
