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Layoff/Reduction in Time: Overview (Supervisors)

If layoff or Reduction in Time (RIT) becomes necessary in your department, it can be a difficult time for you, affected employees, and remaining employees. The information below can serve as a guide to help you navigate the layoff as smoothly as possible for all concerned.

Layoff/RIT can be due to a lack of funding, lack of work, or department reorganization. The term "layoff" includes "reduction in time."

As soon as you determine that layoff/RIT is necessary, contact your Employee and Labor Relations Analyst who will work with you throughout the process.

Your department has specific responsibilities in a layoff/RIT situation:

  • Determine the need for layoff/RIT for employees in career positions
  • Determine the job classifications affected
  • Coordinate all actions with Employee and Labor Relations
  • Review - How to Initiate a Layoff or Reduction in Time
  • Review layoff article of applicable policy/collective bargaining agreement

If you have questions, please contact your Employee and Labor Relations Analyst.