Layoffs: Supervisor Checklist

• 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.

• 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.

As soon as your department realizes a need to reduce staff, contact your Employee Relations representative.

• Being Laid Off (UCnet)
• Termination of Employment Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Employee information available on Layoff/ Reduction in Time menu.

Refer to How to Initiate a Layoff or Reduction in Time.

• Read Layoff: Preferential Rehire and Recall Rights.
• Review How to Use Preferential Rehire Status.