“Layoff” is the termination of employment because of funding loss or a budget/program decision prior to the end of the appointment, or when proper notice of nonrenewal cannot be given. For Academic Staff, more information can be found via ASPP Chapter 5. For University staff, please see UW-Madison’s OHR University Staff Layoff Policy.
Benefits at Layoff
- For employees under minimum retirement age, or not vested in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are minimum retirement age, refer to UWS 41.
- For WRS-vested employees who are minimum retirement age, refer to UWS 42.
- Health Insurance Premium Payment at Layoff (UWS 40)
If you reduce your hours; the following charts show the effect on your benefits.
Non-Renewal
“Nonrenewal” is the termination of an academic staff member’s employment at the end of the appointment because of funding loss, a budget/program decision, or unsatisfactory performance, when proper notice of nonrenewal under ASPP Chapter 3 is given.
Benefits at Non-Renewal
Nonrenewals are treated as a termination and are not eligible for 3 additional months of health coverage at the employer rate. Refer to the Termination Page for more information.
Further Clarification for Academic Staff
For a nonrenewal, two criteria must be met:
- correct amount of notice based on years of service must be given to the employee
AND
- the termination date must be no earlier than the end of the current appointment
A layoff occurs if one of the following criteria are met (in each case proper layoff notice must be given):
- the employee does not receive proper nonrenewal notice based on the years of service
OR
- the termination date is earlier than the end of the current appointment
Additional Resources
- ASPP Chapter 5: Layoff for Reasons of Budget or Program
- Layoff of University Staff Policy
- Academic Staff Layoff Policy
- ASPP Chapter 3: Nonrenewal of Fixed-term Renewable Appointments
- UW-Madison Termination Page
- University of Wisconsin System Administrative Code: Layoff of Academic Staff for Reasons of Budget or Program
- University of Wisconsin System Administrative Code: Layoff and Termination for Reasons of Financial Emergency
- ETF Sick Leave Conversion Credit Program
- ETF Separation Benefits
- ASPP Chapter 9: Academic Staff Appeals Committee
- Vacation Policy for Paid Leave Payout at Termination
- University Staff Grievances Policy
- State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Ombuds Program
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Employee Assistance Office
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