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Employee Layoff Notification Samples

The document contains 4 sample notification letters for laying off employees from different unions at Portland State University. Letter I notifies a PSU/MTA Unit A employee that they are being laid off indefinitely due to lack of funds or work. Letter II reassures a PSU/MTA Unit A employee that the layoff is not due to performance. Letter III notifies an AFSCME employee of layoff and informs them of potential union rights. Letter IV notifies a USA/MTA employee of layoff and potential union rights.

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Employee Layoff Notification Samples

The document contains 4 sample notification letters for laying off employees from different unions at Portland State University. Letter I notifies a PSU/MTA Unit A employee that they are being laid off indefinitely due to lack of funds or work. Letter II reassures a PSU/MTA Unit A employee that the layoff is not due to performance. Letter III notifies an AFSCME employee of layoff and informs them of potential union rights. Letter IV notifies a USA/MTA employee of layoff and potential union rights.

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  • Sample Notification Letter I (of 2) – PSU/MTA Unit A
  • Sample Notification Letter II (of 2) – PSU/MTA Unit A
  • Sample Notification Letter – AFSCME
  • Sample Notification Letter – USA/MTA

SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER I (of 2) PSU/MTA UNIT A

[Letterhead]

Dear Employee:

It is with regret that I inform you that you are being laid off from your position as
__________________________ effective ___________. Lack of funds (and/or lack of work) necessitates
this layoff. This layoff action is indefinite in duration and should be considered permanent.

I wish to assure you that your termination is not related to your job performance, but I do not anticipate
this layoff situation changing in the foreseeable future. We appreciate your contribution to the University,
and I regret sincerely that our current fiscal problems have required this notice.

My best wishes for success in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

(Signed by the appropriate Asst./Assoc. VC or Director/Supervisor)

cc: Immediate Supervisor


Vice Chancellor
Labor Relations Administrator (Nick Marshall)
PSU/MTA
SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER II (of 2) PSU/MTA UNIT A

[Letterhead]

Dear Employee:

I am writing this letter to assure you that your termination is in no way related to your performance as a
member of the University community. Your termination results from a layoff necessitated by (lack of
work and/or) lack of funds. It is a step that we have taken with regret.

Sincerely,

(Same as per Letter I)

cc: (same as per Letter I)


SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER AFSCME

[Letterhead]

Dear Employee:

It is with regret that I inform you that you are being laid off from your position as
_____________________ effective__________. Lack of funds (and/or lack of work) necessitates this
layoff.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and AFSCME you may be
eligible for certain rights. Please contact your union representative to discuss this matter.

I am deeply sorry that circumstances have made this layoff notice necessary. On behalf of (Division) I
want to thank you for the service you have rendered and express our hope for your continued success.

Sincerely,

(Signed by Dept. Head/Supervisor/Employer)

cc: Division Head


Nicholas Marshall
Administrative Officer/Personnel Coord.
SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER USA/MTA

[Letterhead]

Dear Employee:

It is with regret that I inform you that you are being laid off from your position as
_______________________ effective ___________. Lack of funds (and/or lack of work) necessitates
this layoff.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the University and USA/MTA you may
be eligible for certain rights. Please contact your union representative to discuss this matter.

I am deeply sorry that circumstances have made this layoff notice necessary. On behalf of (Division) I
want to thank you for the service you have rendered and express our hope for your continued success.

Sincerely,

(Signed by Dept. Head/Supervisor/Employer

cc: Division Head


Nicholas Marshall
USA/MTA
Administrative Officer/Personnel Coordinator

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SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER II (of 2) – PSU/MTA UNIT A [Letterhead] Dear Employee: I am writing this le
SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER – AFSCME [Letterhead] Dear Employee: It is with regret that I inform you that
SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER – USA/MTA [Letterhead] Dear Employee: It is with regret that I inform you tha

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