Understanding Workforce Planning 

Workforce Planning supports departments in managing organizational changes including layoffs, and reorganizations, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and legal requirements.

Layoffs

Employees may be laid off from career positions based on a lack of work and/or lack of funds. Layoffs may be permanent or temporary, and may be full or partial. Layoffs are generally determined by seniority order.

Departments are encouraged to begin layoff planning at least 90 days in advance of any planned effective date. Department considering layoffs should review the applicable policies or collective bargaining agreements and consult with Employee & Labor Relations early in the planning process.

Please review applicable policy below and collective bargaining agreement for specific layoff information.

Department Processing Forms

• Layoff Request Form
• Temporary layoff request form
• Severance Calculator
• Severance-Preference Election Form (English)
• Severance-Preference Election Form (Spanish)
• Proof of Service Form

Employee Support

• A Guide to Support Bruins provides individuals with additional information during a time of transition due to a layoff or other staffing reduction.
• Information for Employees Facing a Layoff from UCnet
• If you are represented by a collective bargaining agreement, please reach out to your union representative if you have questions about the layoff process and your rights.
• Contact the Layoff Coordinator for information about preferential rehire rights, rehire/recall opportunities, or severance benefits.
• Visit the UCLA Jobs website to explore current employment opportunities and find resources to support your next career step at UCLA.

Related Policies & Procedures

Questions? 

If you have questions about Employee Relations, please contact your Employee Relations (ER) Consultant or email employee.relations@chr.ucla.edu. 

UCLA Health employees can receive assistance by emailing uclahealthemployeerelations@mednet.ucla.edu or by calling 310-794-0500.