The University of California, Davis is committed to creating a healthy and supportive environment for each employee and administering all policies fairly and equitably. It is the policy of the University to minimize layoffs by considering staffing reductions only after other creative solutions have been reviewed.
If you have any questions about these resources or need more information, please contact your Employee Relations Consultant.
Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP)
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Employees who have been separated can retain access to ASAP through COBRA continuation. For personal or work related counseling and referrals call ASAP at 530-752-2727 or visit the ASAP website.
Employee and Labor Relations
- Severance election (for represented employees only) must be made within 14 days of receipt of election form (attached to layoff notice)
- Preferential rehire and recall rights (for represented employees only)
- Policy/collective bargaining agreement
- Unemployment insurance information: www.edd.ca.gov
- Employee & Labor Relations Office: 530-754-8892
Employee Benefits
- Health insurance continuation and retirement options.
- What to do if you're being laid off (UC Net)
- Campus Benefits Office: 530-752-1774
Employment
- Searching for a new position begins at UC Davis Career Opportunities: https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu
- Layoff Referral Procedures for Employees with Preferential Rehire Rights
- Local Employer and Employment Resources PDF
Temporary Employment
- Options for temporary jobs, visit the Temporary Employment Services website.
Staff Development and Professional Services
- Learning and development resources and services including e-learning courses, instructor-led courses, brown bags, career management, online toolkits and library: http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/index.html
- U-Learn: Online courses http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/uclearning_center/index.html
- Staff Development and Professional Services office 530-752-1766
Career Management and Counseling
- Career options including assessments, job search strategies, resumes, interviews, cover letters: http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/toolkits/career_management/index.html
- UC Davis Career Management Toolkit: http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/toolkits/career_management/index.html
- Staff Development and Professional Services office 530-752-1766