Request that your supervisor or departmental administrator assist you to determine the approximate amount of your lump sum payment for unused annual and/or compensatory ('comp') time.
Request and use your personal holiday (if not used, the holiday is lost).
If you have automatic payroll deductions for loans, insurance or savings plans, you will need to contact the appropriate entities to make alternative arrangements if you are separated from employment.
The layoff benefits summary is available to help you with questions about insurance coverage following layoff, including medical/dental and life insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits. After reviewing the summary, you may submit questions by email at Benefits Help. See also UW Employment Resources below.
If you are near retirement age, contact the Social Security Administration to request benefit information.
UW CareLink is the University of Washington's employee assistance program. UW CareLink may be able to provide resources to help employees cope with the difficulties possible job loss can present.
Review UW job listings for employment opportunities.
Consider exploring temporary employment opportunities at the University. To continue the employer-paid portion of medical and dental benefits following a layoff, you must work at least eight hours per month at the UW. Notify the Benefits Office after working at least eight hours to ensure your benefits are kept current. Email: benefits@u.washington.edu or call 206-543-2800.
If you are interested in interim or temporary employment until you obtain a regular position, see the temporary employment webpage for instructions on how to apply for temporary assignments.
UW Training and Development provides some courses on a fee exempt or reduced fee basis for employees who have been laid off. Learn More.
Before you are scheduled to receive your layoff notice, you should provide your Human Resources Consultant (HRC) with a current resume. This will help the HRC determine what employment options may be available.
If you have had active duty military service or are an unmarried widow or widower of a veteran with active duty service, you should provide your HRC with a copy of your official military discharge document so that applicable active duty service can be counted towards your seniority.
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