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2.3.040 Staff Reduction in Force Policy
University of Central Missouri Policy
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Policy Name: Staff Reduction in Force Policy |
Date Approved: September 15, 2004; revised and approved April 28, 2017 |
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Policy Category: Board of Governors – Employment Terms, Classifications, and Benefits |
Date Effective: April 28, 2017 |
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Policy Number: 2.3.040 |
Date Last Revised: April 28, 2017 |
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Approval Authority: UCM Board of Governors |
Review Cycle: 4 years |
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Responsible Department: Office of the President |
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Purpose/Policy Statement
The university historically has provided a high degree of job security for its employees;
however, when budget conditions, reorganization, grant funding, the lack of work,
or other business needs result in layoffs, furloughs or the abolishment of positions,
provisions should exist for a method of reducing the work force. The president of
the university is authorized to undertake and initiate reductions in force in consultation
with the Strategic Leadership Team.
When an employee is being terminated as part of a reduction in force, discontinuation
of the job, or reorganization, a minimum of four weeks’ notice will be required.
At the university’s option, such employee may receive severance pay in lieu of notice.
It is the responsibility of the university’s administration to manage and direct the
work force, including reductions in force. The management and direction of the work
force includes the right to plan, direct, and control operations; to choose the methods,
processes, and materials to be employed; to direct, employ, transfer, demote, suspend,
discipline, and/or discharge; to relieve employees from duties because of lack of
work or other lawful reasons; and to establish and maintain rules and regulations
as the university may deem necessary and proper relating to the operation of the university.
Scope
This policy applies to reduction in the workforce of university employees.
