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Reduction in Force (RIF) and Recall I. PURPOSE
To provide guidelines and controls governing reduction in the work force and recall procedures.
II. SCOPE
This policy covers all regular University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) employees.
III. POLICY
Economic conditions, lack of work or other unforeseen circumstances may require UEI to adjust staff levels by means of personnel Reduction In Force (RIF). RIF does not apply to contract employees whose employment ends because the contract has been completed or contract funds have been depleted.
Before employees are separated due to lack of work, reasonable possibilities for reassignment within the affected department and UEI may be explored. Interdepartmental transfers should be coordinated by Human Resources.
IV. DEFINITION
There are two types of RIFs.
A. Temporary Reduction: Work is no longer available but recall to work is expected within 12 months.
Employees who are paid for the academic year, or 10/12 schedule are not considered as being under a RIF during the summer period.
B. Permanent Reduction: Work is no longer available. Recall to work is not expected because the job has been eliminated or the department closed.