University of Washington Human Resources

Layoffs and ending employment

Last updated: February 20, 2025

Layoffs and ending employment due to lack of work or funding

An overview of the requirements for notifying employees when their positions are being eliminated under these circumstances.

Layoff and reduction

Understand how the layoff process works and learn how to plan and communicate layoffs.

Layoff Procedure for Classified Non-Union staff

Classified non-union staff layoff procedure is adopted in accordance with WAC 357-46-015 and WAC 357-46-020.

Workday User Guide: Termination – Involuntary – Staff Campus

This Workday user guide outlines the process performed when a staff member is separating from the University of Washington and will no longer be employed by the University.

Termination reason codes

A reference to the categories, codes, and applicable populations for the Reason codes available in the Workday Termination business process.