For the purpose of this chapter, "layoff" is the suspension of an academic staff member's employment by the University of Wisconsin System during the appointment period, for reasons of budget or program. A laid-off academic staff member retains the rights specified in ss. UWS 12.07 through 12.11, inclusive. For the purposes of s. 36.21, Stats., termination occurs at the time of layoff.
Wis. Admin. Code Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System UWS 12.02