File #: RES 20-092    Name: Reduction in Force
Type: BoS Resolution Status: Passed - Human Resources Department
File created: 6/9/2020 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/16/2020 Final action: 6/16/2020
Title: Consideration of a Resolution: a. Authorizing the issuance of a layoff notice to an impacted employee no sooner than June 18, 2020, with an effective date of July 10, 2020; and b. Authorizing County negotiators to meet with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 upon request of SEIU; and c. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to collaborate with Departments to provide in-placement and outplacement services; and d. Granting flexibility to withhold the issuance of the layoff notice due to employee movement, unanticipated vacancies, retirements, or resignations that may occur; and e. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to add an Allocation on Loan position due to layoff timing extending into the beginning of Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Resolution HRD RIF, 3. Item No. 11 Completed Board Order and Resolution
Title
Consideration of a Resolution:
a. Authorizing the issuance of a layoff notice to an impacted employee no sooner than June 18, 2020, with an effective date of July 10, 2020; and
b. Authorizing County negotiators to meet with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 upon request of SEIU; and
c. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to collaborate with Departments to provide in-placement and outplacement services; and
d. Granting flexibility to withhold the issuance of the layoff notice due to employee movement, unanticipated vacancies, retirements, or resignations that may occur; and
e. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to add an Allocation on Loan position due to layoff timing extending into the beginning of Fiscal Year 2020-21.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution:
a. Authorizing the issuance of a layoff notice to an impacted employee no sooner than June 18, 2020, with an effective date of July 10, 2020; and
b. Authorizing County negotiators to meet with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 upon request of SEIU; and
c. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to collaborate with Departments to provide in-placement and outplacement services; and
d. Granting flexibility to withhold the issuance of the layoff notice due to employee movement, unanticipated vacancies, retirements, or resignations that may occur; and
e. Authorizing the Human Resources Department to add an Allocation on Loan position due to layoff timing extending into the beginning of Fiscal Year 2020-21.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Laguna Seca Rifle & Pistol Range has had difficulty keeping up with rising costs such as recently negotiated pay raises, the rapidly increasing cost of employee benefits, and higher costs associated with general liability insurance. The Range does not have an adequate revenue stream to keep up with these rising costs, resulting in a funding gap to support existing staffi...

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