• Position Funding. In cases where positions are funded by specific grants or restricted funds, the availability and terms of that funding may be a factor.

Non-Permissible Criteria:

RIF decisions will not be based on an employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, social or political belief, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or KSU non-discrimination policies.

Review of Criteria Application:

HR will review the application of these criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with non-discrimination laws before final decisions are made.

Notification Procedures

Official Written Notice:

Affected employees will receive official written notification of layoff from HR or their unit head after the RIF plan is approved and decisions are finalized.

Content of Notice:

The layoff notice will include, at a minimum:

• The effective date of the layoff.
• The specific reasons for the RIF.
• Information about severance pay, if any.
• Information about continuation of benefits (e.g., COBRA).
• Information about payout of accrued leave.
• Contact information for HR for questions.
• Information about any available outplacement services.

Notice Period:

KSU will strive to provide as much advance notice as practicable. Consistent with KSU's Termination Policy, employees whose positions are eliminated or who are laid off as part of a RIF are entitled to a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days' written notice prior to the effective date of the layoff, or thirty (30) days' pay in lieu of such notice, at KSU's discretion. This provision does not preclude longer notice periods if deemed appropriate by KSU or if required by laws such as the WARN Act.