In PDA 15. Leaves of Absence

Authorized absence without pay which exceeds twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, for:  (1) a leave of absence for personal reasons; (2) a leave of absence on account of illness or injury not compensated through Worker’s Compensation benefits; or (3) a leave of absence to fill an unexpired term in an elective office shall not be included in determining salary adjustment rights, or any seniority rights based on length of employment.Read More →

In DSA-Sworn Safety

Authorized absence without pay for either: (1) a leave of absence for personal reasons; (2) a leave of absence on account of illness or injury not compensated through Worker’s Compensation benefits; or (3) a leave of absence to fill an unexpired term in an elective office shall not be included in determining salary adjustment rights or any seniority rights based on length of employment.Read More →

In 15. Seniority & Layoffs

Post-Employment Rights Layoff (EE does not take a severance) Layoff (EE takes a severance) Voluntary Demotion Involuntary transfer to another position within the department (to same class) Voluntary Separation (EE resigns) Automatically placed on reemployment list for one year (can extend for an additional year, upon request) – CSR XVI (6) and MOUs If rehired from reemployment list (CSR XVI (6)): Sick leave balance restored Vacation accrual rate restored Seniority restored Automatically placed on reemployment list for one year (can extend for an additional year, upon request) – CSR XVI (6) Taking severance invalidates all other employment rights, including seniority (CSR XVI (6)) Automatically placedRead More →

In FAQs

Generally, seniority does not play a role in determining who is transferred to a different position that is the same classification, however there are instances where it may depend on the specifics of the situation.  When geographic displacement (moving to another City) is a part of the transfer seniority is considered, along with other relevant criteria. It is important to be able to articulate your reasons for your decision. If you have questions about your specific situation, you should check with Employee Relations.Read More →

In FAQs

Bumping rules are covered by each specific MOU, so you should check the relevant MOU.  But generally when a filled position is eliminated, the person in that position has bumping rights if she/he has more seniority than other people in that classification.  There are a lot of caveats to this, so check the MOU and call HR for advice.Read More →

In 15. Seniority & Layoffs

Some of the most commonly asked questions concerning the seniority and layoffs are listed below. This information is a guide, and individual situations should be reviewed with your assigned Employee Relations Analyst.Read More →

In 15. Seniority & Layoffs

Generally, time spent in an unclassified status does not count in computing seniority in the classified service. If a classified employee takes an unclassified position, that action is considered a break in service for seniority purposes. If an employee resigns from the classified service to take an unclassified position and subsequently returns to classified service, their seniority would start at the point that they returned to classified service. If an unclassified employee is appointed to a classified position, then that person is treated as a new hire for seniority purposes and his/her seniority would start when he/she is appointed into the classified position. There isRead More →