Rif- 30 Day Plus Extended Notice Period

RIF- 30 DAY PLUS EXTENDED NOTICE PERIOD

NOT REQUIRED TO WORK

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Date

Employee Name

Address

Dear Employee Name:

It is with a deep sense of regret that I must inform you that your position as ______will be eliminated effective ______. This action is a result of (insert reason: ex/ lack of funding, reorganization, decreased work volume, business needs, etc).

University policy provides that a staff member terminated because of an abolishment of his or her position is to be given 30 calendar days written notice.In view of your years of service, I am providing you with an extended notice period. The last day of your employment will be INSERT DATE. It will not be necessary for you to work for this INSERT TIME FRAME last month of your employment. Instead, you will be paid for this duration so that you may use this time to secure another position, internal or external to the University. At termination, you will receive pay for unused vacation. During this notice period, normal pay and benefits will remain unchanged. In addition, I may also provide a reference letter, as needed, to assist you in your search for a new position.

I want to make you aware of the University policy regarding employees whose employment is terminated because of lack of funds or abolishment of their jobs. If you are re-hired within 12 months following this reduction in force, you will automatically be enrolled in the Choices Program benefit plans, except for Flexible Spending Accounts, that were in place prior to your termination. You can also make new elections upon rehire. Additionally, any service related benefits will be reinstated which include sick accrual, university employment date and service in the retirement plan(s). Going forward, your benefits will be based on your new status and position.

A summary of benefits at termination can be found at

The Divisional Human Resources office is available to assist you during this transition period. Please contact Paulette Hynson at (410) for further assistance. In addition, you are encouraged to utilize the many resources the university has available to ease your transition. Please feel free to contact any of the university offices or community services listed on the attached.

I appreciate the contributions you have made to the (Insert name of department/unit) and to JHU. I wish you well in all of your future pursuits. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you during this transition.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Your Title

Cc: Department Administrator

Shawn Celio, Assistant Director, SoM HR

(Insert ER Staff Member)

Anne Moore

Alissa Putman

Marilyn Duff

Cherita Hobbs

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