Texas Transportation Institute

33.99.15.I1 Reduction in Force

The Director of TTI will determine when a RIF is needed in accordance with the specifications outlined is Section 1 of A&M System Regulation 33.99.15.

TTI will follow the steps as outlined in Section 2 of A&M System Regulation 33.99.15 when determining which positions will be affected by a RIF. A RIF could take the form of elimination of jobs, reduction in percent effort or reduction in salary.

Affected employees will be given 30 days notice of any action taken regarding their employment. Employees designated for dismissal will be given reasonable time off to interview for other jobs prior to the date of dismissal. Every reasonable effort will be made by the TTI Human Resources Office to place dismissed employees in comparable positions for which they are qualified. An employee who refuses to accept a comparable job may forfeit certain rights to unemployment compensation benefits.

An employee may appeal within five (5) business days of receiving written notice of the RIF in accordance with A&M System Regulation 32.01.02. The only grounds for appeal that will be considered are allegations that the RIF was unlawful under federal or state law.

Information on how a RIF affects an employee's compensation, retirement, leave and benefits will be provided through the TTI Human Resources Office. An employee whose position is being eliminated must participate in an exit interview at the TTI Human Resources Office.