11A:8-2 Pre-layoff actions.
11A:8-2. a. An appointing authority shall lessen the possibility, extent or impact of layoffs by implementing pre-layoff actions, which may include but need not be limited to:
(1)initiating a temporary hiring or promotion freeze;
(2)separating non-permanent employees;
(3)returning provisional employees to their permanent titles;
(4)reassigning employees; and
(5)assisting potentially affected employees in securing transfers or other employment.
b.An appointing authority shall consult with the majority representative of public employees selected or designated pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-5.3) that represents the affected employees prior to implementing pre-layoff actions pursuant to this section.
L.1986, c.112, s.11A:8-2; amended 2001, c.241, s.2.
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