HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1232 - Layoff for Reasons of Budget or Program

The purpose of this policy is to provide an operational framework to be used by UW System institutions in the development of layoff procedures for university staff.
Functional Owner, Executive Sponsor(s), and Policy Contact
Functional Owner

UW System

Executive Sponsors

UW System Level Policy

Policy Contact

Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

All employees

Rationale:

The purpose of this policy is to provide an operational framework to be used by UW System institutions in the development of layoff procedures for university staff.

Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.

Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.



Keywords:
layoff procedures, budget changes, program changes, program layoffs, leave of absence 
Doc ID:
117428
Owned by:
Anna J. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-03-17
Updated:
2026-03-31
Sites:
UW-La Crosse