Common use of Voluntary Reduction in Force Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Reduction in Force. When the University determines to reduce the work force, other employees within the affected classifications may volunteer, in writing, to be reduced in force (laid off) without consideration of retention points. If granted by the University, the Office of Human Resources shall report to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services that it has “laid off” the employee and shall not contest the employee’s eligibility for unemployment compensation. Nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of such employee’s recall rights unless the employee voluntarily waives such recall rights in writing. The ability to volunteer to be reduced in force may be exercised during the fourteen (14) day notice period referenced in Section 16.3 above. The fourteen (14) day notice requirement of reduction in force shall be waived for employees granted voluntary reduction in force.

Voluntary Reduction in Force. When the University determines to reduce the work force, other employees within the affected classifications may volunteer, in writing, to be reduced in force (laid off) without consideration of retention points. If granted by the University, the Office of Human Resources shall report to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services that it has “laid off” the employee and shall not contest the employee’s eligibility for unemployment compensation. Nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of such employee’s recall rights unless the employee voluntarily waives such recall rights in writing. The ability to volunteer to be reduced in force may be exercised during the sixty three (63) fourteen (14) day notice period referenced in Section 16.3 above. The sixty three (63) fourteen (14) day days noticeday notice requirement of reduction in force shall be waived for employees granted voluntary reduction in force.