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Consider all cost-saving measures. |
- Look for alternative ways to trim the budget.
- Consider moving qualified employees from less-essential positions to existing vacancies in your department.
- Clearly identify your department goals, then match them with staffing requirements.
- For more detailed information, see: How to Initiate a Layoff or Reduction in Time.
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Contact your department business office. |
- Inform your department business office that you are planning to initiate a layoff or reduction in time.
- Do not inform any employees at this time.
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Consult with Employee Relations. |
As soon as your department realizes a need to reduce staff, contact your Employee Relations representative.
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Read through resources available to employees who will be notified of layoff/ reduction in time (RIT). |
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Carefully follow all the steps in the layoff process. |
Refer to: How to Initiate a Layoff or Reduction in Time.
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Become familiar with preferential rehire and recall procedures. |
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