University Staff Separation from Employment Policy

Policy Number:
USM 5-106
Effective Date:
January 27, 2020
Last Revised Date:
December 16, 2025
Last Reviewed Date:
December 16, 2025
Applies To:
University Staff
Responsible Unit(s):
Human Resources
Responsible Unit Email(s):
hradmin@arizona.edu
Status:
Active

Purpose and Summary

This Policy outlines how a University Staff employee may separate from University of Arizona (University) employment.

Scope

This Policy applies to all University Staff employees with the exception of certified peace officers in Arizona, who are afforded minimum administrative rights pursuant to the Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights (POBOR) codified in Arizona Revised Statutes sections 38-1101 et seq.

Definitions

University Staff means the employment category for any employee who is not Appointed Personnel or Classified Staff.

Policy

  1. University Staff employees are employed at-will. This means that either the University Staff employee or the University may end the employment relationship with or without cause. 

    1. The University may terminate the employment relationship or alter a University Staff employee’s job duties, schedule, or full-time equivalence (FTE), at any time, with or without notice or cause, with oversight and prior approval from Human Resources.

Compliance

Human Resources is responsible for overseeing compliance with this Policy.

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