Layoffs: Supervisor Checklist
Last Updated: July 13, 2022 2:24:07 PM PDT
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UC San Diego supervisors, make sure you've addressed all the items in this checklist if a layoff/reduction in time (RIT) is necessary in your department.
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.
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.
Consult with Employee Relations
As soon as your department realizes a need to reduce staff, contact your Employee Relations representative.
Read through resources available to employees who will be notified of layoff/RIT
- Being Laid Off (UCnet)
- Termination of Employment Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Employee information available on Layoff/ Reduction in Time menu.
Carefully follow all the steps in the layoff process
Become familiar with preferential rehire and recall procedures
If you have questions, contact Employee Relations, (858) 534-4115.
Notice: The information on this page summarizes provisions of university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Refer to the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and local implementing procedures or applicable collective bargaining agreement for full text of referenced information.