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Layoff letter template 2026

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This document is a sample notice of layoff letter addressed to a contract-covered employee, informing them of their impending layoff due to a reduction in force. It outlines the effective date of the layoff, mentions bumping rights, and provides instructions for exercising recall rights. The letter also includes contact information for further inquiries.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the layoff letter template in our editor.
Begin by entering the 'Date of Notice' at the top of the document. This sets the context for your communication.
Fill in the 'Employee Name' and 'Name of Agency/Institution' fields to personalize the letter.
In the body, insert the relevant section from your Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding layoffs, along with the effective year.
Specify the 'layoff date' and clarify if it coincides with a scheduled workday or not.
Choose between stating that there are no bumping rights or listing potential job classes for bumping rights, as applicable.
If bumping rights apply, provide instructions on how to notify about exercising these rights, including contact details.
Conclude by adding contact information for questions regarding recall rights and ensure to sign off with the appointing authority's name.

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