What do you need to know about Rif Europe?
If you have logistics and transportation requirements in Europe, find out how through RIF Europe you can stay competitive, find efficiencies in your supply chain and continue to successfully trade in the EU. Contact us now.
Where is the headquarters of RIF in Europe?
We launched RIF Europe which operates from the heart of Europe, next to Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. Through RIF Europe, customers can seamlessly and efficiently trade in mainland Europe and beyond, mitigating the risks to their operations and revenues presented by Brexit.
Can a company discriminate with a layoff or RIF?
While layoffs and RIFs due to business reasons are perfectly legal, employers can get into trouble if they discriminate when carrying them out. Employers may not single out certain employees for layoff based on race, gender, age, religion, or another characteristic protected under federal or state…
Do you get benefits if you lose your job through a RIF?
These benefits are available to employees who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. So if you were laid off or lost your job through an RIF, you will typically be eligible for benefits.
When is an agency required to use the Rif procedure?
An agency is required to use the RIF procedures when an employee is faced with separation or downgrading for a reason such as reorganization, lack of work, shortage of funds, insufficient personnel ceiling, or the exercise of certain reemployment or restoration rights. A furlough of more than 30 calendar days,…
What causes a company to issue a RIF?
Things like huge budget cuts, rigorous reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions can be the reason for issuing an RIF. For example, if a company decides to discontinue the production, selling, and delivery of a particular product or service, then certain positions are bound to become redundant.
When does a layoff turn into a RIF?
Although a layoff is primarily considered to be a temporary termination of employment, it can become permanent. Say, for example, that the role isn’t needed again. After a certain amount of time, the layoff becomes a RIF.
Can a person be rehired after a RIF?
Therefore, the potential to rehire following an RIF is close to nil. A RIF is usually preceded by a change in business strategy, radical budget reforms, or any other drastic issues that cannot be solved with a temporary termination of employment.