(A) Termination of employment is an inevitable part of personnel activity within any organization, and many of the reasons for termination are routine. Below are examples of some of the most common circumstances under which employment is terminated:
(1) Resignation: Voluntary employment termination initiated by the employee. Although advance notice is not required, the city requests at least two weeks’ notice from the employee. Prior to an employee’s departure, an exit interview may be scheduled with the department head to discuss the reasons for resignation and the effect of the resignation on benefits.
(2) Discharge: Involuntary employment termination initiated by the city.
(3) Layoff: Involuntary employment termination initiated by the city for non-disciplinary reasons. A layoff period shall not exceed 24 months; exceptions must be approved by the Mayor.
(4) Retirement: Involuntary employment termination initiated by the employee meeting state and/or city retirement criteria, such as age and length of service. Employees will receive their final pay in accordance with applicable state law.
(B) Employee benefits will be affected by employment termination in the following manner:
(1) All earned, vested benefits that are due and payable at termination will be paid. Some benefits may be continued at the employee’s expense if the employee so chooses.
(2) The employee will be notified in writing of the benefits that may be continued and of the terms, conditions, and limitations of such continuance.
(3) Retirees who were full-time employees, with 20 years of city employment service and being at least 55 years of age, who are eligible for city retirement benefits, shall be allowed to continue insurance benefits at the full expense of the retiree until they are eligible for Medicare.
(Ord. 2018-16, passed 1-7-19)