N.J.S.A. 11A:8-3 Alternatives to layoff
The commission, in consultation with the advisory committee established pursuant to subsection m. of N.J.S.11A:2-11, may adopt rules on voluntary redu… Amended 1 time since 1986.
In plain language
Voluntary reduced work time, and anything like it, is authorised here rather than required. The Commission may adopt rules on reduced hours or other alternatives to layoff, in consultation with the advisory committee set up under 11A:2-11. One sentence at the end is the important one for anyone deciding whether to take part: participating does not affect special reemployment or retention rights. An employee who volunteers for reduced hours to help avoid a layoff does not give up their place in line if one happens anyway.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Last amended by L. 2008, c. 29, effective June 30, 2008.
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Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
The commission, in consultation with the advisory committee established pursuant to subsection m. of N.J.S.11A:2-11, may adopt rules on voluntary reduced work time or other alternatives to layoffs. Employee participation in the program shall not affect special reemployment or retention rights.
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2008, c. 29, section 70Amended
effective June 30, 2008 - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986
Effective-date provisions
Quoted from the session laws themselves.
- Section 120 of L. 2008, c. 29 provides: “This act shall take effect immediately and any actions necessary to implement this act may be taken any time thereafter. General implementation shall be completed no later than 12 months following enactment.” Chapter 29, L. 2008, was approved on June 30, 2008.
Sections this one refers to
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11 Powers and duties of the commission