UPTETechnicalUnit(TX).doc

UPTE Technical Unit (TX) MODEL LETTER Temporary Layoff Date NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Dear: OPTION 1 – Use the following paragraph if the effective date of the layoff is 15 days or more from the date of this notice. I regret to inform you that due to [state the reason for the layoff], it is necessary for the department to temporarily reduce its staff, in the classification of [title code]. You will be temporarily laid off effective [date], with a return to work date of [if date certain – must be no later than 120 calendar days from effective date] OR [if date is unknown, state return date as 120 calendar days after effective date]. If this date changes, you will be given 14 calendar days notice of the new return to work date. OPTION 2 – Use the following paragraph if the effective date of the layoff is less than 15 days from the date of this notice. I regret to inform you that due to [state the reason for the layoff], it is necessary for the department to temporarily reduce its staff, in the classification of [title code]. You will be temporarily laid off effective [date]. You will receive straight time pay for [number of days - equal to 15 minus the number of days of notice given]. Your return to work date is [if date certain – must be no later than 120 calendar days from effective date] OR [if date is unknown, state return date as 120 calendar days after effective date]. If this date changes, you will be given 14 calendar days notice of the new return to work date. Attached is a copy of the UC-UPTE (TX) labor contract, Article 16– Layoff and Reduction in Time. I would strongly encourage you to read this article so that you may fully understand your rights and obligations. You may also wish to review the UC-UPTE (TX) Agreement in its entirety or speak with a union representative. The contract is online at: /labor/bargaining-units/tx/contract.html. Additional information pertaining to the UC-UPTE TX contract is available at /labor/contracts. There