Common use of Layoff Option Clause in Contracts

Layoff Option. 1. Within five (5) working days following written receipt of notice of the elimination of a position, reduction of schedule, or displacement, the employee shall notify the Office of Human Resources, of her/his choice of layoff or reassignment. The day of notice is not counted as one of the five (5) days. Employees who have been notified and are on duty shall respond in writing to the Office of Human Resources before 5:00 p.m. of the fifth (5th) working day. 2. Employees who are on a leave of absence, vacation, industrial accident leave, or sick leave shall have fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of notice, or until 5:00 p.m. on the day of return to duty, whichever is sooner, to inform the Office of Human Resources of this decision. 3. In all cases the employee shall have at least five (5) working days beyond the date of delivery or attempted delivery of the notice by certified mail. 4. It is the responsibility of the employee to keep the Office of Human Resources informed of how and where the employee may be contacted. 5. Should an employee fail to respond in writing to the Office of Human Resources within the designated time constraints, it shall be presumed the employee has elected layoff.