Non-Union Employees

{NON-UNION EMPLOYEES}

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{PLEASE TYPE ON YOUR DEPARTMENT’S LETTERHEAD}

{DATE}

Dear {Employee’s Name}:

We deeply regret to inform you that in response to the Hospital-wide budget reduction mandates, the {Department’s Name} is eliminating your position. In compliance with the Hospital’s Reduction in Force Policy, your position will be eliminated effective {Date}.

The Office of Human Resources Consulting and Labor Relations is prepared to assist you during the interim period. At any time during this process you may contact Jeremy Zuckat 443-287-6571.

Vacant positions are posted daily through the promotional opportunity system, and you are encouraged to bid on positions you are interested in. If you have not acquired another position before the effective date of your termination, you will retain your bidding rights for one (1) year.

If your employment is terminated, information explaining your benefits will be provided to you through Human Resources Consulting & Labor Relations. Attached is a check list which identifies important information that you will find useful during the transition process.

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Manager/SupervisorDateEmployeeDate

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cc: HR Consulting/Labor Relations

Career Services

Nurse Recruitment

Benefits

{UNION EMPLOYEES}

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{Please Type on Your Department’s Letterhead}

{DATE}

Employee’s Name:______

Current Job Title: ______

Department’s Name: ______

Unit Name: ______

Current Manager/Supv:______

Most Recent Hire Date:______

Current Wage Rate:______

Dear {Employee’s Name}:

In response to the Hospital-wide budget reduction mandates, or other Hospital initiatives, the {Department’s Name/Unit Name} is eliminating your position. In compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), your position will be eliminated effective {Date}.

As a regular employee who will be laid off from your job cluster, you have the right to seek an alternative position pursuant to Section 4.5(c.) of the CBA. Based on your seniority, qualifications, and ability, in accordance with Section 4.5(c.)(4), you are entitled to transfer a vacant position. Your pay rate as specified pursuant to Section 4.5(g) of the CBA will be determined by the position you elect.

Please call your Career Specialist, Tammie Kelly at 443-997-5367immediately to set up an appointment for the purpose of identifying other positions available. You are eligible to bid on any vacant position listed on the bid boards. If you choose not to accept any of these positions for which you qualify, you will forfeit any employment rights you may have as designated by the CBA such as recall and future bidding.

If you have any further questions after speaking with your Career Services Specialist, please contact the Office of HR Consulting and Labor Relations at 410.955-6783.

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Manager/Supervisor’s SignatureDate

cc: Career Services

HR Consulting and Labor Relations