Organizational Change
Understanding the process of organizational change is crucial for both employees and employers. This guide covers key elements such as reasons for change, notice periods, layoff procedures, new role creation, redeployment options, and decision-making scenarios post-organizational change. It provides insights into how organizational change occurs, what to expect during the transition, and the available choices for individuals affected by the changes.
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What you need to know about Organizational Change
How it Happens 1. 2. 3. 4. Little notice given re: meeting HR may be present Rationale of org change should be provided Org change notice cannot be issued on a Friday 3
Your notice of org change letter will include 1. Reason(s) for organizational change 2. New jobs being created as a result of the Org Change? 3. Career Transition Services 4. Immediate Redeployment status 4
18-Week Paid Notice Period 1. The first 6 weeks notice of organizational change 2. An additional 12 weeks of paid layoff notice (Article 12:07b) 5
Your notice of layoff letter 6 weeks later 1. The date of your layoff 2. Your years of service 3. Your continued Redeployment status for the 12-week notice period 4. Your options to stay in redeployment after your layoff date or take enhanced severance 5. Information on continuing benefits after your layoff date 6. Up to seven days of paid time for training and job search 6
New roles being created from the Org Change? 1. Are there new positions being created? 2. What if it s at a higher payband? 3. What if no one applies to the new positions? (Article 12:05e) 7
Redeployment Pool 1. Applying to higher paybands 2. Redeployment preferred status 3. HR in the interview 4. Two-month window 5. Thinking of declining the job offer? 8
Your Options MAKING A DECSION At the end of your 12-week layoff notice period, you must select one of two options: 1. Remain in the Redeployment Pool 2. Take Enhanced Severance and leave the university 9
Remain in the Pool Finding another position at the University 1. 2. 3. Timing: redeployment pool and Career Transition Services Accepting term positions of 1 year or less Accepting term positions greater than 1 year 10
Remain in the Pool (contd) 4. 5. 6. 7. Can I opt out of the redeployment pool at anytime? What about my benefits? Do I still qualify for tuition waiver benefits? What happens to my vacation? 11
Taking the Severance Package Article 12:10a; Schedule "I" 1. Enhanced severance vs Regular Severance 2. Career Transition Services 3. Can I apply to the University again? 12
More on Benefits 1. How long can I continue with U of T benefits? 2. What happens if I take the enhanced severance package? 14
Early Retirement 1. Am I eligible for early retirement? 2. What are Grow-in rights? 15
Organizational Change Flow Chart First 6 weeks Notice or Organizational Change 16
Working notice of the elimination of your position Org Change Flow Chart Next 12 weeks 17
Grievance? When should you file an improper Org Change Grievance? 1. If there is evidence the work is being contracted out 2. If the org change and lay off procedures in the CBA are not followed 3. If the circumstances justifying the lay off changes 18
Other Supports 1. Lifeline Foundation Coordinator: Sharon Clarke 416-977-6888 life_line@bellnet.ca 2. U of T s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 1-800-663-1142 http://benefits.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/efap/ Job loss, Job loss, marital or family marital or family concerns, alcohol or drug concerns, alcohol or drug use, depression, stress, use, depression, stress, anxiety, financial problems, anxiety, financial problems, legal Issues and violence legal Issues and violence Issues. Issues. 3. Career Services U of T https://ulearn.utoronto.ca/career-services/ 19
THANKS! Any questions? Any questions? You can contact us at info@usw1998.ca info@usw1998.ca 416 416- -506 506- -9090 9090 20