2.1   Employee Initiated Separation

            2.1.1   Job Abandonment

When an employee fails to report to work as scheduled for three consecutive workdays without notifying his/her immediate supervisor, the employee is deemed to have abandoned their job. If the employee provides the supervisor with medical documentation in advance for the period, the absence is not considered job abandonment. The College considers abandonment as a resignation and the employee is terminated. An employee may be reinstated if it is determined that notification was not possible for reasons beyond the employee’s control. The Director of Employee Relations and Professional Development will be advised of such a recommendation.

            2.1.2   Resignation

Resignation is a voluntary separation of employment initiated by the employee. A resignation will be submitted in writing to the supervisor, with a copy to the Director of Recruitment and Employment, which should include the effective date and the reason for the resignation. Administrative employees are expected to provide a minimum of one month’s notice. More advanced notice may be appropriate for senior level positions. Staff members are expected to provide a minimum of two week’s notice. The supervisor of the resigning individual is also responsible for notifying the Director of Recruitment and Employment on extension 2354 as soon as possible as the effective date of resignation is known. Prompt notification means a recruitment plan can be initiated and the time to fill the position with a quality candidate is as short as possible.

            2.1.3   Retirement

The College provides a generous 403b plan to eligible employees in lieu of a retirement plan. The Social Security Administration identifies age 65 as qualifying for full social security benefits. However, employees may choose to work beyond 65. Individuals may also make application to Loyola and Social Security Administration for early retirement benefits.

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