Human Resource Services
Reorganization and Layoffs
TEAMS, USPS, and Faculty impacted by UF layoffs
The Office of Human Resource Services regrets that the current budget circumstances have resulted in employee layoffs at the University of Florida. Our office is committed to providing helpful service during this time. Below is critical information describing how the layoff process works, and the services available for employees. Please contact the 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:
- Shortage of funds
- 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.
Employees shall be referred to vacant positions for which they have applied and have met the required qualifications.
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
Out-of-unit academic faculty
Faculty members with three (3) or more years of service must be provided with a minimum of one-year notice. Prior to the notification period, the layoff must be approved through Human Resource Services. Faculty members with less than three (3) years of service must be provided with a minimum of a six-month notice. Prior to the notification period, the layoff must be approved through Human Resource Services. Faculty members shall be referred to vacant positions for which they have applied and have met the required qualifications. The recall period is one year.
In-unit academic faculty
Faculty members with three (3) or more years of service must be provided with a minimum of one-year notice. Prior to the notification period, the layoff must be approved through Human Resource Services. The recall period is two years. Faculty members with less than three (3) years of service must be provided with a minimum of a six-month notice. Prior to the notification period, the layoff must be approved through Human Resource Services. The recall period is two years.
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. They may include any of the following:
Individualized services with Recruitment and Staffing
- One-on-one meeting with recruiter
- Help with identifying any existing jobs that might be a good match
- Application/resume review and feedback
- Coordination with community resources to identify appropriate available jobs in the community
Benefits counseling
- One-on-one meeting with benefits counselor to identify any needed insurance coordination, etc.
Retirement counseling
- One-on-one meeting with retirement counselor
- Review current retirement plan participation (FRS Pension Plan, FRS Investment Plan, SUS Optional Retirement Program) and identify resources to assist individual with available options within appropriate plan
- Review participation in voluntary tax-deferred annuity and/or Roth 403b plans and provide individual with vendor contact information
- Review Special Pay Plan parameters to determine if individual’s anticipated leave cash-out is eligible, describe leave cash-out process, and provide contact information for Bencor Administrative Services, Inc. For more information, please visit the Special Pay Plan link on our website.
- Application assistance will be available upon request.
Leave counseling
- HRS will work with departments to ensure leave balances are current and ready for any eligible cash out.
- Review of Leave Balances
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)