University Human Resources

Termination Reasons and Notice Periods

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Termination Reasons and Notice Periods

Employment at Brown University may end for a variety of reasons, including voluntary decisions made by the employee or involuntary separations initiated by the University. The information below outlines common termination reasons and the expected notice periods associated with each type of separation. These guidelines help ensure a smooth transition for both employees and the University.

Voluntary

Reason	Notice Period Requirement
Education	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Retirement	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Military Enlistment	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Did Not Return from Leave	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Resigned within Probation	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Exception to policy; no notice period	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Relocation	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Personal	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
End Student Employment (HR Use Only)	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs
Career Opportunity	See the Voluntary Employment Termination Policy; staff/manager discretion based on staff availability and transition needs

Involuntary

Reason	Notice Period Requirement
Convert to Academic Affiliate	Exception to policy; no notice period
Non-Compliance with I-9	Exception to Involuntary Termination policy; no notice period
Probationary Period	Exception to Involuntary Termination policy; no notice period
Death	Exception to policy; no notice period
Non-Compliance with Rules/Policies	Exception to Involuntary Termination policy; no notice period
End of Seasonal Position	Exception to Involuntary Termination policy; no notice period
Severance (HR Use Only)	Position Elimination, Layoff and Severance