Layoffs/ Reduction in Time: Resources for Employees

Learn about support services available to employees who have received notification of layoffs/ reductions in time.

If you have received a notification of layoff, you may benefit from using the activities and support services listed below.

• Find out what you need to know about layoff:
  • What to do if you're being laid off
  • Layoff/ Reduction in Time: FAQ
• Use UCSD's staff resources:
  • Employee Relations, (858) 534-4115, provides advice and guidance in response to UCSD's union contracts and personnel policies.
  • Employment & Community Outreach Services, (858) 534-7613, provides ongoing support to laid-off employees. Contact this unit for skills assessment and development, resume assistance and job search strategies.
  • Your benefits representative can guide you through benefits continuation and retirement plan options.
  • Staff Education and Development can advise you in classes you can take to enhance your job skills.
  • The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program provides guidance and counseling on life issues related to the stress of layoff
• Use resources on the Web
  • UCnet
  • California Employment Development Department

Additional Resources

Policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements

1. PPSM-60: Layoff and Reduction in Time
2. Collective Bargaining Agreements

General Resources

3. Types of Layoffs/Reductions in Time
4. Layoff/Reduction in Time: FAQ
5. What to do when you’re laid off temporarily
6. Local Contacts
7. Leaving UC Employment

Preferential Rehire and Recall

8. Layoffs: Preferential Rehire and Recall Rights
9. How to Use Preferential Rehire Status (Layoff)

Benefits and Unemployment

10. Termination of Employment Benefits
11. State of California Unemployment Benefits
12. Your Benefits Accounts
13. WEX Health COBRA Login (Log-in required. Access for Members and Admins only)
14. Covered California
15. DepCare FSA Summary Plan Description PDF
16. Health FSA Summary Plan Description PDF

Job Search

17. UC San Diego Job Bulletin: Overview

Retirement Resources

18. Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC)
19. Retirement Handbook PDF
20. Your Retirement Benefits
21. Complete Retirement Benefit Guide for Employees PDF
22. Fidelity (Log-in required. Access for Members only)
23. Distribution Request – CAP Balance (UBEN 142CAP) PDF
24. UCRP 1976 Tier Summary Plan Description PDF
25. UCRP 1976 Summary Plan Description (for Members Without Social Security) PDF
26. UCRP Safety Members Summary Plan Description PDF
27. UCRP Service Credit Purchase Guide PDF
28. UCRAYS
29. Designation of Beneficiary – Retirees, Former Employees & Others (UBEN 117) PDF
30. Preparing for Retirement