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nature of the specific work to be done. Perhaps       expiration of a time-limited appointment, you
           it is for a certain project, and once the project     do not have a waiting period to reapply for UF
           is completed, there is no longer a need for the       employment. You can reapply whenever you
           position. Or, it is possible the funding for the      would like to and are eligible for rehire. In other
           position is tied to a limited source like a grant:    words: Go for it! However, anyone who leaves
           once the grant is gone, the position is gone.         under not-so-good circumstances may not be
                                                                 immediately eligible for rehire.
           An employee appointed to fill a full- or part-
           time contract, grant, or auxiliary position           Employees who are unclear about their rehire
           that has been designated as a time-limited            eligibility may contact UFHR Recruitment and
           appointment will receive a 45-calendar-day            Staffing at (352) 392-2HRS (2477) or via email
           notice of the position ending and will not have       at employment@ufl.edu. Every situation is a
           layoff rights. You will know if your position is      little different, and we are willing to talk to you
           time-limited because it will be very clear in the     about your circumstances.
           position posting and the initial offer letter you
           receive.                                              Off-the-Job Conduct &
                                                                 Criminal Convictions
           Job Abandonment

                                                                 Misconduct you engage in off-the-clock could
           USPS or TEAMS employees who are absent                impact your employment. For example, public
           without authorization for three or more               drunkenness, driving under the influence,
           consecutive workdays without contacting               drug offenses, or conviction of any crime
           their supervisors may be considered to have           other than minor traffic violations may result
           abandoned their positions. If you cannot work         in disciplinary action up to and including
           for any reason, you (or someone on your               dismissal. If you are involved in any type of
           behalf) must contact your supervisor to explain       criminal action, even if it is away from work,
           the situation and determine what type of leave        inform your supervisor if the matter will
           makes sense, given your situation. Please do          interfere with your ability to do your job or may
           not accidentally or inadvertently abandon your        implicate UF in any way.
           job.
                                                                 Why is this important? If your conduct, even
           Voluntary Resignation or                              off-the-clock, adversely affects your ability

           Retirements                                           to perform your job, we want to know. For
                                                                 example, if a criminal procedure or conviction
           We hope your employment with UF is positive           will result in you missing a lot of work, your
           and lasting. Should you plan to voluntarily           absences could impact the work being done in
           resign from your position, to leave UF in good        your department. If your actions cause you to
           standing, you must provide your department            lose the trust and respect of your colleagues, it
           with one month’s notice if you are in an exempt       can significantly impact your ability to remain
           position and at least two weeks’ notice if you        effective in your role. For most people, this
           are in a non-exempt position.                         will never be an issue, but it is important to be
                                                                 aware of how conduct outside of work could
           Re-Applying to UF                                     have a real impact on the workplace.


           In most cases, if you resign in good standing,
           are laid off, or are separated due to the




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