What is the difference between nonrenewal and layoff?
The major difference between a “nonrenewal” and a “layoff” is the length of the notice period before termination of employment for the academic staff member. “Nonrenewal” is the termination of an academic staff member’s employment at the end of the current appointment period because of funding loss, a budget or program decision, or unsatisfactory performance, when proper notice of nonrenewal is given under Academic Staff Policies and Procedures (ASPP) 3.04. “Layoff” is defined as the termination of an academic staff member’s employment because of a funding loss or a budget or program decision either prior to the end of the appointment or when proper notice of nonrenewal under ASPP 3.04 cannot be given. See ASPP chapter 5.
