11A:8-2 - Pre-layoff actions - New Jersey Statutes

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.