{"id":2398,"date":"2018-07-16T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T18:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/human-resources\/reduction-in-fte\/"},"modified":"2022-09-23T15:17:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T22:17:07","slug":"reduction-in-fte","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/reduction-in-fte\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Relations &#8211; Reduction in FTE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Reduction in FTE<\/h1>\n<p>In the event that a reduction in hours or length of work year may be necessary, there are different processes that must be followed based on the reason for the reduction. The reasons may include (but not be limited to) an employee request, funding concerns or medical reasons. Below are some definitions for each situation to assist you in determining the appropriate action. If you have questions, concerns or do not see your situation below, please contact your\u00a0<a title=\"HR Compensation team\" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\">HR Employee Relations team<\/a>\u00a0member to discuss.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-tab -->\n<div class='shortcode-tab-container tab-count-3'>\n    <ul class='tabs'>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Funding:_1\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header selected\">\n                    <h4>\n                        Funding: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Open<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Employee Request:_2\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        Employee Request: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Medical Reason:_3\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        Medical Reason: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion \" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Funding:_1\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Funding: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Open<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p>If the reduction is due to funding concerns &ndash;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is the position grant-funded?<\/li>\n<li>Was it posted as &ldquo;incumbent ineligible for layoff or recall status&rdquo; or was that language included in the offer letter to the incumbent?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>\n<p>If <strong>YES<\/strong> to both questions, please contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/contact-us\/\">HR Business Partner<\/a> to help you with processing your request.<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>NO<\/strong>&nbsp;to either question, please contact your <a title=\"HR Compensation team\" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\">HR Employee Relations team<\/a> member to discuss your specific situation. The position may need to go through a layoff or non-renewal&nbsp;process instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Employee Request:_2\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Employee Request: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p>If the reduction is due to a request by an employee &ndash;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is it voluntary and not based on a medical reason?<\/li>\n<li>Can the department still meet its goals and workload if the request is accommodated?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If <strong>YES<\/strong> to both questions, please contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/contact-us\/\">HR Business Partner<\/a> to help you with processing your request.<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>NO<\/strong>&nbsp;to either question, please contact your&nbsp;<a title=\"HR Employee Relations team\" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\">HR Employee Relations team<\/a>&nbsp;member to discuss your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Medical Reason:_3\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Medical Reason: <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n\n<div>\n<p>If the reduction is due to a medical reason &ndash;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have the employee contact their <a title=\"HR Benefits Advisor \" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HR Benefits Advisor <\/a>as soon as possible to determine if their situation is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act or another NAU policy that covers leaves of absence. &nbsp;The Benefits Advisor will provide information and the necessary form(s) to the employee and\/or supervisor as appropriate, including instructions on how to reduce the FTE.<\/li>\n<li>Have the employee contact the <a title=\"Equity and Access Office\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/equity-and-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Equity and Access Office<\/a> to determine if their situation may be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. &nbsp;The OAA staff will provide information and the necessary form(s) to the employee and\/or supervisor as appropriate, &nbsp;including instructions on how to reduce the FTE.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>If you are unsure\u00a0if any of these\u00a0apply to your situation, please contact the\u00a0<a title=\"HR Employee Relations team\" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\">HR Employee Relations team<\/a>\u00a0to discuss your specific situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reduction in FTE In the event that a reduction in hours or length of work year may be necessary, there are different processes that must be followed based on the reason for the reduction. 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