HR policy - Unclassified rules: 12.11 Academic Staff layoffs rights of members on layoff
The University of Wisconsin System (UWS) is governed by the Wisconsin Administrative Code - the rules adopted by the Board of Regents. These rules were promulgated in accordance with the rulemaking authority vested in the UW Board of Regents. These specific policies called "unclassified rules" provide for specific instances where the local institution may develop or add to the UWS rules. The UWL Policy number corresponds to the unclassified rule chapter number and section. For the entire UWS rules, visit: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws
| Functional Owner | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Executive Sponsors | Chancellor |
| Policy Contact | Chief Human Resources Officer |
Who this policy applies to:
Academic Staff
Understanding the UWS Code:
The University of Wisconsin System (UWS) is governed by the Wisconsin Administrative Code - the rules adopted by the Board of Regents. These rules were promulgated in accordance with the rulemaking authority vested in the UW Board of Regents. These specific policies called "unclassified rules" provide for specific instances where the local institution may develop or add to the UWS rules. The UWL Policy number corresponds to the unclassified rule chapter number and section. For the entire UWS rules, visit: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws
The University of Wisconsin System (UWS) is governed by the Wisconsin Administrative Code - the rules adopted by the Board of Regents. These rules were promulgated in accordance with the rulemaking authority vested in the UW Board of Regents. These specific policies called "unclassified rules" provide for specific instances where the local institution may develop or add to the UWS rules. The UWL Policy number corresponds to the unclassified rule chapter number and section. For the entire UWS rules, visit: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws
This specific policy is part of Chapter 12 of the UWS Code. To review the UWS code, please visit: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/12
The Academic Staff Council shall recommend to the Chancellor additional services/benefits for laid off academic staff members. The Chancellor shall make final decisions on such services/benefits and shall inform those laid off of the services/benefits so granted.
Revision history:
Last reviewed was July 2020
Supporting tools:
- This specific policy is part of Chapter 12 of the UWS Code. To review the UWS code, please visit: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/12
- UW-La Crosse Academic Staff Bylaws: https://www.uwlax.edu/academic-staff-council/about-the-asc/bylaws/
Responsibilities:
N/A
Links to related information:
- Chapter 12 of the UWS Code: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/12