Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) provides guidance on a wide range of employment and labor relations matters, including layoffs.
LAYOFF COORDINATOR
Situated within the Employee & Labor Relations unit, the Campus Layoff Coordinator works closely with management, Employment Services, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations, to assist employees following layoff. The Layoff Coordinator is available to meet individually with employees who have elected recall and preference for reemployment, and acts as a liaison between laid-off employees and the University. You may contact Lauren Respicio Rueff, HR Analyst – Supervisor (Layoff Coordinator) at (310) 794-6739 or via email at lrueff@chr.ucla.edu.
RESOURCES
Please visit the following links, which you may find helpful upon receiving a Notice of Layoff.
- UC’s Online Guide: “What to Do if You’re Being Laid Off”
- Filing an Unemployment Claim
ACTION PLAN
- Step 1 – Upon receiving a Notice of Layoff, review your Severance / Preference Election Form.
- Step 2 – Attend a Layoff Informational Zoom workshop, which covers important deadlines and election options. Please email Lauren Respicio Rueff at lrueff@chr.ucla.edu to reserve a spot in the workshop.
- Step 3 – Make an election and return your form to your HR representative.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
For a complete listing of workshops and updates on dates, times, & locations, visit the website: https://www.chr.ucla.edu/employment/layoff-resources
| Workshop Title | Date | Location/Zoom |
| Layoff Informational Workshop | TBD-Ongoing | Reach out to key contact |
KEY CONTACTS
| Name | Phone | Email Address | Contact Regarding |
| Lauren Respicio Rueff | 310-794-6739 | lrueff@chr.ucla.edu | Recall and Preference for Reemployment |
| Employee Relations | 310-794-0860 | Employee.relations@chr.ucla.edu | Layoff Process |
ADDITONAL RELATED RESOURCES
| Resource Title | Contact/Website/Information |
| 1. Employee & Labor Relations | https://www.chr.ucla.edu/employee-and-labor-relations |
| 2. Human Resources & Payroll Center – North (HRPC-N) | http://hrpcnorth.ucla.edu/ |
| 3. Human Resources & Payroll Center – South (HRPC-S) | https://www.hrpcsouth.ucla.edu/ |
