Reduction in Force
This policy establishes a process for the position elimination of regular full-time and part-time non-faculty positions at the University.
Policy Statement
This policy establishes a process for the position elimination of regular full-time and part-time non-faculty positions at the University.
Reason for Policy
Adelphi University may, in its sole discretion, add positions or change positions when necessary to meet the mission of the University, and it may eliminate positions that are no longer necessary to the mission of the University.
Who Is Governed by this Policy
Staff
Policy
In the event the University reduces its workforce or reorganizes a department or school, the University will attempt to place individuals into other positions for which they are qualified.
Recall from a reduction-in-work-force shall be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement for union represented employees. Non-union employees will be given equal consideration for open positions for which they are qualified.
Definitions
This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.
Procedures
- The separation of non-union employees due to a reduction-in-work-force will be governed by the needs of the department. The separation of union represented employees will be governed by the particular contractual provisions in their collective bargaining agreement.
- In the event an employee is scheduled to be laid off from one department and a vacant position that the employee has the qualifications to perform exists in another department, the University will endeavor to reassign the affected employee to that vacant position.
Forms
This policy does not have forms associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.
Related Information
This policy does not have related information at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.
Document History
- Last Reviewed Date: March 16, 2023
- Last Revised Date: September 14, 2018
- Policy Origination Date: Unknown
Who Approved This Policy
Policy Owner and Executive Leadership
Policy Owners
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Contact
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516.877.4970
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Levermore Hall 203
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Levermore Hall 203
Secondary Contacts
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Contact
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516.877.4970
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Levermore Hall 203