Are laid off employees eligible for preferential rehire?
Yes, career employees who have been notified of layoff have preferential rehire rights in accord with applicable union contracts or personnel policies. Employees who choose severance give up their preferential rehire rights in most cases (some contracts allow for reduced severance and retention of preferential rehire). These employees receive early consideration for any career position they are qualified and eligible for (as determined by the UC policy or collective bargaining agreement for the position held at the time of layoff). The vacant position must not exceed the salary‐range maximum or percent of appointment held originally. Preference begins when the employee receives the formal notice of layoff from the department and informs HR that they are interested in re‐employment. Preferential rehire status continues from one to three years depending on applicable collective bargaining agreements and is limited by a number of factors including acceptance of a career position, or retir
