{"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        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Funding:_1\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Funding:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" >\n        <html><body>\n<p>If the reduction is due to funding concerns \u2013<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is the position grant-funded?<\/li>\n<li>Was it posted as \u201cincumbent ineligible for layoff or recall status\u201d 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>\u00a0to 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\u00a0process instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Employee Request:_2\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Employee Request:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>If the reduction is due to a request by an employee \u2013<\/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>\u00a0to either question, please contact your\u00a0<a title=\"HR Employee Relations team\" href=\"\/Human-Resources\/Contact-Us\/\">HR Employee Relations team<\/a>\u00a0member to discuss your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Medical Reason:_3\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Medical Reason:\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n\n<div>\n<p>If the reduction is due to a medical reason \u2013<\/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. \u00a0The 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. \u00a0The OAA staff will provide information and the necessary form(s) to the employee and\/or supervisor as appropriate, \u00a0including instructions on how to reduce the FTE.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n    <\/body><\/html>\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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