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Policy Number: 
6.12

Separations, Voluntary and Involuntary (Including Layoff)

Cornell University administers involuntary and voluntary separations from the university as equitably, humanely, and consistently as possible.

Policy Number: 
6.12
Responsible Executive: 
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Responsible Offices: 
Workforce Policy and Labor Relations
Date Issued: 
Tuesday, September 1, 1998
Date of Full Review: 
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Date Last Updated: 
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Contact: 

Your local college or unit administrative office.

View Official Policy: 
PDF icon University Policy 6.12, Separations, Voluntary and Involuntary (Including Layoff)

Recent Changes to this Policy

May 8, 2018: Full review. Updated office names and references to local HR representatives (now college/unit HR representatives); updated language on page 8 regarding involuntary separations, procedures for removal from the payroll, and vacation (which now includes holidays); removed from page 19 "waiver of job search"; other minor edits.

February 15, 2018: Updated language on page 11 for Involuntary Change in Hours.

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