2020 Archdiocese of Atlanta Employee Policy Manual/September 2020 - Manual / Resource - Page 19
Archdiocese of Atlanta and the employee and which contains specific conditions for reduction,
termination and notice.
1.7.3 Separation Procedures
Upon termination of employment, the employee will generally be given the option to complete an
exit interview with the Chancery Office of Human Resources.
Upon separation from employment for any reason, employees are required to turn in any property
of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and/or its entities (parishes, schools, agencies, etc.) such as keys,
manuals, books, laptops, cell phones and other electronic equipment.
1.7.4 Reduction in Force (RIF)
ELIGIBILITY:
All non-contractual full-time employees of the Archdiocese of Atlanta who have at least 1 full
year of full-time service, and whose positions have been eliminated as part of a reduction in force
are eligible for severance benefits. Employees who are terminated on the basis of misconduct or
poor performance or any other reason set forth in the section above on
Termination/Dismissal/Discharge, and those who voluntarily resign their positions or leave by
mutual agreement, are expressly ineligible for severance benefits.
NOTICE PERIOD:
Full-time employees shall receive a written notice of at least thirty (30) calendar days or pay in lieu,
with respect to any qualifying reduction in force. To remain eligible for severance pay as described
below, employees must continue to provide satisfactory job performance during the notice period.
Part-time employees shall receive a written notice of at least fifteen (15) calendar days or pay in
lieu, with respect to any qualifying, reduction in force. Part time employees are not eligible for
severance pay.
BENEFITS:
Eligible (full-time) employees, as described above, will receive the greater of 2 weeks
compensation or 1 week for every full year of service, up to a maximum of 15 weeks
compensation.
A. Severance compensation will be based on full years of continuous full-time service within
the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
B. Severance compensation will be paid in addition to any unused, accrued vacation benefits
to which the employee is entitled. Vacation benefits must be verified by the Department
Head and Director.
