Revisions to PPSM 60: Layoff and Reduction in Time

The University has revised Staff Policy 60 – Layoff and Reduction in Time from Professional and Support Staff Career Positions. The policy revisions consist of the following:

• Periods of temporary layoff or temporary reduction in time need not be adjacent but cannot exceed a total of four cumulative months in a calendar year.
• Criteria when determining order of layoff must include relevant skills, knowledge and abilities, documented performance, and length of service.
• Employees with priority for retention may waive their seniority in order to be designated for layoff.
• Time on leave with or without pay will not be counted as qualifying service for the purpose of completing a trial employment period.

Local implementing procedures for the Berkeley campus are forthcoming and will be available soon. In the meantime, a full version of the revised policy is available online via At Your Service.

If you have additional questions, please contact your appropriate HR representative or askeru@berkeley.edu.