WORK FORCE RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMS
When a voluntary or involuntary separation program is planned, contractors will be expected to fully
satisfy their obligations toward any labor organization representing their employees. Prior to conducting a separation
program, the contractors will give union officials representing affected bargaining units notice of the action contemplated
and comply with any obligations under the National Labor Relations Act as it relateds to bargaining in the situation, as well
as with any procedures set out in the collective bargaining agreements.
A. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR WORK FORCE RESTRUCTURING
Consistent with applicable DOE guidance, prior DOE approbal is not needed for any restructuring aactivities involving
sepatations of fewer than 100 employees over a twelve month period. However, even in cases where approval is not required,
the following procedures will be used to notify DOE-ID of any restructuring actions:
* IF the restructuring invlolves fewer than 10 employees being
seperated, the contractor will notify DOE-ID of each restructuring action by e-mail.
* IF the restructuring involves the separation of 10 and up to 100 employees over a twelve month period,
the contractor will notify DOE-ID by formal letter.
* For all restructuring actions, DOE-ID must be given at least 15 days notice.
* All notices must contain pertinent information such as reasons, costs, dates, and numbers.
* Congressional and other stakeholders will be notified in accordance with DOE's notification policy.
* Any payment of enhanced benefits beyond those already approved in the contractor's contract must
be approved by DOE-ID, the Office of Legacy Management and the appropriate Program Office.
Changes in the natuare of strucature of a contractor's work force which may affect 100 or more employees within a 12
month period require the advance approval of DOE. The contractor must provide such information as directed by the Contracting
Officer or their designee to enable compliance with Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
1993 and prtinent DOE guidelines and requirements. (See Appendix B Changes to DOE's Contractor Work Force Restructuring
Approval Authority).
