compensate the employee for the pay he or she would have earned by working through the notice period.

• If KSU waives an employee's notice period for cause at any time after the employee's notice of separation, the employee is not entitled to any type of severance payment.
• Employees who voluntarily separate from KSU are entitled to a payout of their accrued vacation leave in accordance with the Vacation Leave Policy.

Involuntary Termination

KSU initiates an involuntary termination for what it considers justifiable reasons. Involuntary terminations may result from layoffs, eliminations of positions, or gross misconduct.

Layoffs:

A layoff is a separation without cause that typically occurs due to a lack of work, a lack of funds, a reduction in force, or the expiration of a grant.

Employees who are to be laid off are entitled to 30 days' prior notice or 30 days' pay in lieu of such notice.

Position Eliminations:

A position at KSU may be eliminated due to an organizational realignment, a lack of funds, or other administrative changes. The elimination of a position must be approved by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.

Employees whose positions are to be eliminated are entitled to 30 days' prior notice or 30 days' pay in lieu of such notice.

Termination for Gross Misconduct:

KSU may terminate an employee without prior notice or paying any kind of severance if the employee has violated KSU policy or committed any of the following:

• Insubordination, including the unwillingness to perform assigned duties;
• Negligent destruction of KSU property;
• Drug or alcohol abuse while on KSU premises;
• Job abandonment;
• Fighting, physical assault, physical violence, or the threat of physical violence while on the job;
• Breach of confidentiality or any conflict of interest;
• Dishonest or unethical conduct;
• Failure to carry out required duties in a diligent and competent manner;
• Failure to meet the standards established for the position; and
• Other misconduct while on KSU property or while conducting KSU business

The above list is not exhaustive. Employees should consult the Established Work Rules Policy for more information.