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| Re-employment Rights |
A Sense of Security in the Event of Layoffs
One of the most difficult situations in any worker's life is the prospect of being laid off from his or her job. When a productive member of society becomes unemployed, the prospect of facing the unknown can be distressing. In the State of Vermont, layoffs are called reductions in force, or RIFs.
Reduction in Force is a structured, orderly process through which employees compete for available positions or continued employment during downsizing or closure. While the word "RIF" certainly has negative connotations, it also has another side—an objective system that determines how employees may compete to stay in the organization when employment reductions are necessary. The RIF process is focused on the rights of employees to remain when job cuts are made.
This information is intended to provide general Reduction–in-Force information. Individual situations will vary.
Who has Reduction in Force Rights?
- Permanent status employees whose management level is designated as non-management or supervisory.
- Limited service employees with three or more year of prior service
What are Reduction in Force Rights?
Classified state employees may have mandatory reemployment (recall) rights to vacant bargaining unit positions that are currently under recruitment.
What are reemployment (recall) rights?
Reemployment is the rehiring of a former permanent status employee into State classified service after a separation due to a reduction in force.
Am I entitled to Unemployment compensation while in RIF status?
An employee can apply for Unemployment Compensation. The Unemployment Compensation Claims Center will make a determination once the claim has been filed.
Can an employee continue their health, dental and life insurance coverage?
Yes. However, the employee must take positive action and contact the employee benefits division or their coverage will stop
- Medical ~ an employee can retain his/her health insurance coverage at the 80-20% co-payment rate for the first six pay periods after lay off.
- Dental ~ coverage under the dental plan stops at the close of the fourth pay period after the one in which the employee ceased work.
- Life ~ insurance coverage ends at the close of the pay period during which the employee last worked.
Have more questions? Contact your personnel office: Human Resources Staff
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