Reemployment

A Reemployment policy explains when former employees who left in good standing may be considered for rehire, how prior separation circumstances affect eligibility, and that rehire decisions are made consistently with any jurisdiction-specific requirements.

How to Write a Reemployment Policy

• Start with "why" and introduce the concept.
• Explain that your organization may rehire former employees who left in good standing.
• Define general eligibility based on the circumstances of the prior separation.
• State that resignations with appropriate notice and layoffs may be eligible for rehire.
• State that terminations for cause and departures without notice are generally not eligible for rehire.
• Reserve discretion to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

For advice on writing a Reemployment policy in a specific jurisdiction, see below.