Rehire/Returning to the University Policy

Amended: 1/16/2024

Provided by: Department of Human Resources

Related Links and Resources

• Collective bargaining agreements 
• Faculty: Faculty should refer to the handbook of their primary school affiliation for guidance.
• Postdoctoral Scholars Handbook

This policy applies to staff who are benefits-eligible and who have standard hours of 17.5 hours/week or more and are not otherwise covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

If you leave the University in good standing, you are eligible for rehire. Past performance will be considered when any former employee applies for rehire.  You must obtain a reference from your former department supervisor or leader to be considered as a finalist for any new position for which you apply.

If you are rehired within one (1) year of your departure date, you will retain your original hire date for the purpose of vacation accrual, retirement vesting, and other seniority-based considerations except reduction in force benefits. For all other benefits plans, you will have to contact the Human Resources Benefits Office for specific policy details.

A rehired employee will still be subject to an onboarding and training period in the new position and no sick, vacation, or personal days from prior employment at the University will be reinstated.  Additionally, a new three-month trial period will occur.