N.J.A.C. 4A:8-2.5 Reassignments
N.J.A.C. 4A:8-2.5, Reassignments. For a period of 12 months after the service of the layoff notice required by N.J.A.C. 4A:8-1.6(a), no permanent or probationary employee in the layoff unit Full text with 3 recorded amendments.
Current through New Jersey Register, Vol. 58 No. 14, July 20, 2026. Reviewed as of July 26, 2026.
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In plain language
A twelve month freeze on involuntary reassignment, running from the service of the layoff notice. It protects permanent and probationary employees in the layoff unit whose title was actually affected by the layoff, and it blocks three specific moves: reassignment to a different shift unless a seniority programme drives it, reassignment to a different municipality for a State service employee working in the original municipality, and reassignment to a different job location for a State service employee who is not. The appointing authority can still do any of these for good cause with the permission of the Chairperson or designee, but it has to show specific justification rather than assert a general need. The point of the rule is to stop a layoff being used to move people around under cover.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of N.J.A.C. 4A:8-2.5. It is a description of the rule, not the rule itself, and not legal advice.
(a) For a period of 12 months after the service of the layoff notice required by N.J.A.C. 4A:8-1.6(a), no permanent or probationary employee in the layoff unit in a title actually affected by layoff procedures shall be subject to the following types of involuntary reassignments, except as permitted by the Chairperson or designee for good cause: #
1. Reassignment to a different shift, unless the reassignment is based on a seniority program; #
2. In State service, if employed in the original municipality, reassignment to a different municipality; and #
3. In State service, if not employed in the original municipality, reassignment to a different job location. #
(b) Specific justification for such involuntary reassignments must be shown by the appointing authority. #
(c) During the period described in (a) above, notice of the types of voluntary reassignments listed in (a) above shall be provided to affected negotiations representatives, and appointing authorities should consult with such representatives upon request. Appointing authorities shall conspicuously post notices of opportunities for voluntary reassignment for a period of 10 working days at all work locations. #
Amendment history
Rule numbers, effective dates and New Jersey Register citations as published. 3 recorded changes.
- AmendedR.2016 d.17448 N.J.R. 12(a); 48 N.J.R. 2780(a)
- AmendedR.1995 d.25127 N.J.R. 612(a); 27 N.J.R. 1967(b)
- date not statedAdministrative correction27 N.J.R. 3156(a)