Can we require hiring authorities to give preference to laid off employees when filling new roles?
Several years ago the University eliminated the requirement that hiring authorities give priority status to individuals on lay-off status. This change was prompted by our determination that a “priority status” designation actually worked against the individuals it was design to benefit. Internal candidates are typically more competitive for UA positions because they possess knowledge of UA systems and have working relationships and institutional knowledge that external candidates cannot acquire quickly. Given this, we expect a large number of individuals to secure new roles before their layoff status begins or soon after.
