Human Resource Services
Reorganization and Layoffs
TEAMS, USPS, and Faculty impacted by UF layoffs
The Office of Human Resource Services regrets that budget or other circumstances have resulted in employee layoffs at the University of Florida. Our office is committed to providing helpful service to employees impacted by layoffs. Below is critical information describing how the layoff process works, and the services available for employees. Please contact your employee relations office with questions or concerns.
What is layoff?
Layoff process (Regulation 6C1-1.017)
A layoff is defined as a termination of employment due to abolishment of positions that may be caused by:
- Adverse financial circumstances
- Reorganization of unit, responsibilities, and/or workload
- Curtailment of one or more programs or functions
- Reallocation of Resources
USPS & TEAMS Layoff
(Important information; please download layoff booklet)
USPS and TEAMS employees must be provided with a minimum of 45 calendar-day notice. Prior to the notification period, the layoff must be approved through Human Resource Services.
USPS and TEAMS employees on time-limited or temporary appointments are not eligible for layoff.
USPS employee layoff rights also include rights to recall. Under recall status, a USPS employee who has been laid off shall be offered reemployment when a vacancy occurs in the classification they held at the time of their layoff, in the layoff unit from which the employee was laid off, as long as the employee meets the appropriate qualifications of the position. Should the USPS employee deny the opportunity to interview while they are in recall status, he or she may forfeit recall rights.
TEAMS employees do not have recall rights.
Faculty Layoff
The layoff provisions do not apply to the following academic personnel: personnel appointed for less than one academic year; or appointed to a visiting appointment; or appointed to a position funded from “soft money”; or who have received notice of non-reappointment; or whose appointment expires without the requirement for written notice of non-reappointment including an employee on a multi-year appointment.
Layoff notice for faculty members with three (3) or more years of service is a minimum of one-year. Faculty members with less than three (3) years of service must be provided with a minimum of a six-month notice. All layoffs must be reviewed with Human Resource Services and approved by the Vice President for Human Resource Services prior to notifying employees of their impending layoff.
In unit faculty have recall rights for two years following layoff. Recall period for out of unit faculty is one year.
Human Resource Services is available to assist you
One-stop HR appointments are available. To make an appointment, please call the HRS Service Center at 392-2HRS.
The one-stop HR appointments will be individualized per your request. These services include
- One-on-one meeting with recruiter
- Help identify potential job opportunities that match the applicants skills and qualifications. You must apply for a position to be considered.
- Application/resume review and feedback
- Answer questions regarding jobs and recruitment processes
- Help set up an account and navigate the GatorJobs website (UF's job search portal)
- One-on-one meeting with benefits counselor to identify any needed insurance coordination, etc.
- One-on-one meeting with retirement counselor
- Information on applying for Unemployment compensation
- One on one meeting with a representative from Leave Administration to review leave balances.
- HRS will work with departments to ensure leave balances are current and ready for any eligible cash out.
Employee Resources
Visit the employee resources page to find out about resources available to employees impacted by UF layoffs. Contents include information about the Employee assistance program, preparation guides to resume writing and interviewing, and potential employer listings.
Manager Resources
FAQs
Visit the frequently asked questions page to find out more about the layoff process and what UF is doing to help you through this challenging time.
Contact us
Reorganization & Layoffs
Questions relating to the layoff process should be directed to the appropriate Human Resource Services Satellite Office.
Employee Relations Saltellite Offices:
- Health Science Center (392-3786)
- IFAS (392-4777)
- PPD (392-2333)
- E&G/Auxiliaries (392-6615)
Recruitment and Staffing (392-2477)
Benefits (392-2477)
Retirement (392-2477)