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Initiating Authority

1. Human Resources serves as the initiating authority of this policy.

Purpose

1. The purpose of this policy is to provide structure, consistency, and accountability for separations of employment.

Policy

1. m88体育 (University) is an "at-will" employer, meaning either the Employee or the University may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason, with or without notice or cause, subject to applicable University policies or agreements.

Definitions

For the purpose of this policy only, the following definitions shall apply:

1. Administrative Leave: Pursuant to WSU Policy, Administrative Leave may be granted on an individual basis as paid or unpaid leave from work when such leave is deemed by the University to be in the best interest of the University and/or Employee.
2. At Will Employment: An employment relationship that allows either party (Employee or the University) to end employment, with or without cause or notice, at any time for any lawful reason, subject to applicable University policies or agreements.
3. Employee: An individual who provides services to the University on a regular basis in exchange for compensation and receives a W-2 for such services. This includes temporary and part-time Employees.
4. m88体育: Includes individuals at the University who have Employees reporting to them or are Department Chairs/Directors.
5. Senior m88体育: Includes individuals at the University who have Employees reporting to them, are in a position at the Director/Department Chair level and above and are in the chain of command of the Employee separating from the University.
6. Separation Date: Last day worked or in pay status.
7. Separation: Separation initiated by m88体育 or by the Employee to end the employment relationship with the University, or when an Employee is absent from work for three (3) consecutive workdays and fails to properly notify m88体育.

Administrative Procedure

1. Employee Initiated Separation

   1. Employees, not serving in a m88体育 role, should provide a two (2) week written notice of resignation to the Employee's m88体育. Employees, serving in a m88体育 role, should provide a four (4) week written notice of resignation to the Employee's direct m88体育.
   2. The written notice should include the specific reason for separation and the last available day to work.
   3. Upon receipt of the notice, m88体育 should ensure the Employee understands the Employee's employment expectations during the notice period, provides eligibility of rehire status, and processes the Employee separation.
   4. The notice period is expected to be a working notice, but m88体育 may require the Separation Date to be escalated if this is determined to be in the best interest of the University.
   5. Employees may use accrued leave during the notice period with m88体育 approval.
   6. The Separation Date may not be extended without m88体育 approval.
   7. m88体育 shall send the original written notice of resignation to Human Resources which is retained in the employment file.

2. Employee No-Show / No-Call

   1. In situations in which the Employee is absent three (3) consecutive workdays without properly notifying m88体育, a voluntary separation notice may be delivered by m88体育 to the Employee following the third day. m88体育 will make every effort to deliver the notice in the manner that is most likely to reach the Employee in a timely manner, which shall include, at a minimum, delivery by certified mail. Personal belongings will be retained for thirty (30) days, then inventoried and sent to the Employee address on file if not retrieved by Employee sooner.

3. m88体育 Initiated Separation

   1. Separation may be initiated at any time by m88体育 and may result from a lack of funding, end of assignment/appointment, first-time action or violation, or as a result of ongoing coaching or corrective action.
   2. If the situation warrants review or investigation, the Employee may be placed on Administrative Leave.
   3. m88体育 in consultation with Human Resources reviews and approves decisions to end the employment relationship.
   4. All Separations are reviewed and approved by respective Senior m88体育.
   5. m88体育 shall prepare and/or review the Separation Form with Human Resources prior to meeting with the Employee.
   6. m88体育 meets with the Employee to present and review the Separation Form.
   7. m88体育 and Employee shall arrange a time for the Employee to retrieve any personal property.

Applicable Laws And Additional Resources

1. Separation of Employment Form
2. Leaving the University (WSU webpage)
3. 3.19 / Prohibition of Retaliation
4. 3.48 / Coaching and Corrective Action