Layoff
Understand how the layoff process works and learn how to plan and communicate layoffs.
Voluntary termination
Guidance for processing voluntary terminations when an employee resigns from UW employment. The page covers resignation letter requirements, offboarding checklists, retention counter offers, employment references, and requests to rescind a resignation.
Involuntary Termination
Involuntary termination can occur when an employee has either not improved performance or behavior in response to corrective action or has engaged in serious misconduct.
Disability separation
When an employee with a disability cannot perform the essential functions of their position even after reasonable accommodation has been attempted
Unemployment benefits
Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and who are laid off from the UW may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Managing stress due to involuntary job loss
Support for employees navigating the stress and uncertainty that can come with furlough, layoff or involuntary job loss.