Sec. 40. (a) An appointing authority has the authority to lay off or furlough employees or to reduce hours of employment for any of the following reasons:
(1) Lack of funds.
(2) A reduction in spending authorization.
(3) Lack of work.
(4) Efficiency.
(b) The appointing authority has the authority to determine the extent, effective dates, and length of a layoff, furlough, or reduction in hours taken under subsection (a).
(c) The appointing authority shall determine the classifications affected and the number of employees laid off in each classification and county to which a layoff applies.
(d) In determining a layoff, the appointing authority must consider all employees under the same appointing authority, within the classification affected, and within the county affected, and consider service ratings first. Thereafter, consideration may be given to the following relevant factors:
(1) Disciplinary record.
(2) Knowledge, skill, and ability.
(3) Seniority.
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