Any one with Policy in their job title is exempted.

You have to love Paragraph 3: "I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation ..."

... in this form letter.

So the only reason for a layoff is budgetary? Never for something like a declining work load or the position is no longer needed?

It also seems like fertile grounds for an employment lawyer. Was there truly a shortfall? Why was a non-represent employee where seniority is not the determining factor laid off rather than a peer? It would be crazy to not use job performance but the letter says otherwise...

Finally, those are quite a bit of copies. BHR personnel file, bureau personnel file, supervisor, etc.. At least one of those could be eliminated.

"Meanwhile, you may call your immediate supervisor/manager with any questions you may have regarding this impending personnel action. You can reach him/her at 503-823-[xxxx]."

No face to face announcement?

Bob Slydell: Well, just a second there, professor. We, uh, we fixed the *glitch*. So he won't be receiving a paycheck anymore, so it'll just work itself out naturally.

Bob Porter: We always like to avoid confrontation, whenever possible. Problem is solved from your end.