At-Will Employment
- Effective: 06-15-2016
- Last Revised: 06-15-2016
- Responsible University Administrator: Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
- Responsible University Office: Human Resources
- Policy Contact: Human Resources • unohr@unomaha.edu
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Scope
All managerial and non-academic administrative positions at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO).
Policy Statement
Unless otherwise expressly stated in a written appointment to a position or in a written contract of employment duly approved and executed by UNO, all non-faculty employees are considered employees at will.
Either UNO or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause (as long as the reason is non discriminatory), upon giving the proper advance notice.
Accordingly, the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska stipulate under 4.4.1 that a “’Special Appointment’ [managerial and non-academic administrative positions] may be terminated by either party giving the other at least 90 days’ notice of the date of termination.” Office-Service (hourly paid) employees are entitled to a two-week notice.
Reason for Policy
To define at-will employment at UNO.Related Information
See the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
4.4 Types of Appointments:Professional Staff
4.4.1 Special Appointments
4.4.2 Appointments for a Specific Term
4.4.3 Continuous Appointment
4.4.4 Applicability of Academic Freedom and Responsibility
4.4.5 County Employees of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
4.4.6 Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis Exception
4.4.7 Health Professions Faculty Appointment University of Nebraska Medical Center
4.4.8 Faculty Practice and Faculty Research Appointments, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
History
This policy was developed and approved prior to the implementation of the campus policy development and approval process approved by the Chancellor’s Cabinet in October 2015.