1. Can I be laid off while on START?
With programs like START, we hope to minimize layoffs. However, the current
budget uncertainties make it impossible to guarantee protection from a permanent
or temporary layoff for employees who volunteer for START.
2. If I'm laid off while on START, are my recall and preferential
rehire rights limited to positions at the same or lesser percentage of time
as the START position?
No, there will be no disadvantage in taking START. You will retain recall
and preferential rehire rights to positions at the same or lesser percentage
of time as the position held prior to START in accordance with applicable
personnel policies or collective bargaining agreements.
3. What happens to my seniority for purposes of determining the order
of indefinite layoff while on START?
Your seniority for the purpose of indefinite layoff will be treated the same
as if you had not volunteered for START. When calculating seniority for the
purpose of layoff, departments will need to be sure START participants are
credited appropriately.
4. How would enrollment in START be affected if a voluntary
separation program is implemented?
The two programs are separate and the START Program would not automatically
be affected. However, if a department faces decreased resources or other
business operation needs as a result of a voluntary separation program, the
department has the authority to change a participant's START percentage
reduction or end the START contract with 30 days advance notice.
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