Sec. 32. (a) Former members of the armed forces of the United States who meet both of the following requirements shall receive a preference for appointment or reemployment in the state classified service:
(1) The veteran served on active duty in any branch of the armed forces.
(2) The veteran was not discharged or separated from the armed forces under other than honorable conditions, unless the veteran presents appropriate records from:
(A) the United States Department of Defense; or
(B) the appropriate branch of the armed forces;
showing a correction of a separation or discharge to "honorable".
(b) When:
(1) preemployment interviews of external candidates are conducted; and
(2) the qualified applicant pool includes veterans;
veterans must be included in the group offered interviews.
(c) In computing seniority for purposes of a personnel reduction in state civil service, the computation must include the length of time the employee spent on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 15. Personnel Administration
Chapter 2.2. State Civil Service System
4-15-2.2-2. "Appointing Authority"
4-15-2.2-3. "Class of Positions"
4-15-2.2-4. "Classified Employee"
4-15-2.2-8. "Division of the Service"
4-15-2.2-10. "State Civil Service"
4-15-2.2-11. "State Institution"
4-15-2.2-12. Construction; Merit Principles
4-15-2.2-13. Department Established
4-15-2.2-15. Duties of Director
4-15-2.2-20. Divisions of the Service
4-15-2.2-21. Classified Service
4-15-2.2-22. Unclassified Service
4-15-2.2-23. Classified Service; Standard for Dismissal, Demotion, or Suspension
4-15-2.2-24. Unclassified Service; At-Will Employee
4-15-2.2-25. Reorganization of Agency; Impact on Unclassified Positions
4-15-2.2-26. Classification Plan
4-15-2.2-28. Use of Classification Titles or Code Numbers
4-15-2.2-29. Vacancies in Classified Service
4-15-2.2-30. Rejection of Application for Employment; Grounds
4-15-2.2-31. Notification of Available Job Positions
4-15-2.2-32. Classified Service; Veteran Preference
4-15-2.2-33. Certification and Placement of Individuals With a Disability
4-15-2.2-34. Classified Service; Work Test Period
4-15-2.2-35. Reassignment; Reorganization
4-15-2.2-36. Evaluation Standards; Service Ratings
4-15-2.2-37. Report to Director; Change in Employee Status
4-15-2.2-38. Personnel Records; Roster; Analysis
4-15-2.2-39. Rules Governing Hours of Work and Leaves of Absence
4-15-2.2-40. Lay Off and Furlough Authority; Reduction in Hours
4-15-2.2-41. Recall After Lay Off
4-15-2.2-42. Complaint Procedure
4-15-2.2-43. Retirement Benefits
4-15-2.2-44. Equal Opportunity Requirements
4-15-2.2-45. Resignation; Election to Public Office
4-15-2.2-47. Prohibition on Accepting or Soliciting Benefit for Appointment or Promotion of Employee
4-15-2.2-48. Powers; Administration of Oaths; Subpoenas; Examinations; Production of Records
4-15-2.2-49. Grounds for Dismissal; Failure to Appear; Failure to Testify
4-15-2.2-50. Agreements to Provide Services to Political Subdivision
4-15-2.2-51. Construction; Effect of Law on Grants