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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-1.2 - Rules, regulations.

11A:4-1.2 Rules, regulations.
2. The commission shall promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1992, c.197, s.2; amended 2008, c.29, s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-1.5 - Notification of candidate status; certification notifications.

11A:4-1.5 Notification of candidate status; certification notifications.
2. Timely notifications of candidate status and certification notifications shall be disseminated by the Civil Service Commission electronically via mail, e-mail or text message, dependent on the candidate's preferred option, to be indicated on the universal application established pursuant to subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.236 (C.11A:4-1.4). Responses from candidates to certification notifications shall be submitted electronically to the commission via e-mail or by mail. Status notifications and certifications from the commission and responses from candidates shall be accurately logged and received in the database established pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2021, c.236 (C.11A:4-1.4).
L.2021, c.236, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-2 - Holding of examinations.

11A:4-2 Holding of examinations.
11A:4-2. Holding of examinations. A vacancy shall be filled by a promotional examination when considered by the commission to be in the best interest of the career service.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-3 - Admission to examinations.

11A:4-3 Admission to examinations.
11A:4-3. Admission to examinations. If it appears that an eligible list is not likely to provide full certification for existing or anticipated vacancies from among qualified residents of this State, or of political subdivisions where required by law, the commission may admit other qualified nonresident applicants. Where residency preference is provided pursuant to any other statute, the commission may limit applicants to such classes as are necessary to establish a sufficient pool of eligibles.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.32.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-4 - Eligible lists and certifications.

11A:4-4 Eligible lists and certifications.
11A:4-4. Eligible lists and certifications. The commission shall provide for:
a. The establishment and cancellation of eligible lists;
b. The certification of an eligible list to positions in other appropriate titles; and
c. The consolidation of eligible lists which may include, but is not limited to, the combining of names of eligibles by scores.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-5 - Use of eligible list.

11A:4-5 Use of eligible list.
11A:4-5. Use of eligible list. Once the examination process has been initiated due to the appointment of a provisional or an appointing authority's request for a list to fill a vacancy, the affected appointing authority shall be required to make appointments from the list if there is a complete certification, unless otherwise permitted by the commission for valid reason such as fiscal constraints. If the commission permits an appointing authority to leave a position vacant in the face of a complete list, the commission may order the appointing authority to reimburse the commission for the costs of the selection process.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-6 - Duration of lists.

11A:4-6 Duration of lists.
11A:4-6. Duration of lists. The commission shall set the duration of an eligible list, which shall not be more than three years from the date of its establishment, except that it may be extended by the commission for good cause and a list shall not have a duration of more than four years. Notwithstanding the duration of a list, the commission may revive a list to implement a court order or decision of the commission in the event of a successful appeal instituted during the life of the list or to correct an administrative error. The commission may revive a list to effect the appointment of an eligible whose working test period was terminated by a layoff.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-7 - Exceptions to duration of a list

11A:4-7. Exceptions to duration of a list
11A:4-7. Exceptions to duration of a list. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 11A:4-6, a special reemployment list, a police reemployment list and a fire reemployment list shall have unlimited duration.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-7, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-8 - Certification and appointment.

11A:4-8 Certification and appointment.
11A:4-8. Certification and appointment. The commission shall certify the three eligibles who have received the highest ranking on an open competitive or promotional list against the first provisional or vacancy. For each additional provisional or vacancy against whom a certification is issued at that time, the commission shall certify the next ranked eligible. If more than one eligible has the same score, the tie shall not be broken and they shall have the same rank. If three or more eligibles can be certified as the result of the ranking without resorting to all three highest scores, only those eligibles shall be so certified.
A certification that contains the names of at least three interested eligibles shall be complete and a regular appointment shall be made from among those eligibles. An eligible on an incomplete list shall be entitled to a provisional appointment if a permanent appointment is not made.
Eligibles on any type of reemployment list shall be certified and appointed in the order of their ranking and the certification shall not be considered incomplete.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-9 - Types of eligible lists.

11A:4-9 Types of eligible lists.
11A:4-9. The commission may establish the following types of eligible lists:
a. Open competitive, which shall include all qualified eligibles without regard to whether they are currently employed by the State or a political subdivision;
b. Promotional, which shall include qualified permanent eligibles;
c. Regular reemployment, which shall include former permanent employees who resigned in good standing and whose reemployment is certified by the appointing authority as in the best interest of the service. The name of any such employee shall not remain on a reemployment list for more than three years from the date of resignation, unless otherwise extended pursuant to N.J.S.11A:4-6;
d. Police, sheriff's officer, or fire reemployment, which shall include former permanent uniformed members of a police department, sheriff's office, or fire department who have resigned in good standing and whose reemployment is certified by the appointing authority as in the best interest of the service; and
e. Special reemployment, which shall include permanent employees laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff from permanent titles.
amended 2008, c.39, s.37; 2015, c.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-10 - Arrests and criminal records

11A:4-10. Arrests and criminal records
11A:4-10. Arrests and criminal records. Eligibles may be questioned as to criminal convictions and pending criminal charges. Eligibles for a law enforcement, fire fighter or correction officer title may also be questioned as to any arrest.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-10, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-11 - Removal on criminal record.

11A:4-11 Removal on criminal record.
11A:4-11. Removal on criminal record. Upon the request of an appointing authority, the commission may remove an eligible with a criminal record from a list when the criminal record includes a conviction for a crime which adversely relates to the employment sought. The following factors may be considered in such determination:
a. Nature and seriousness of the crime;
b. Circumstances under which the crime occurred;
c. Date of the crime and age of the eligible when the crime was committed;
d. Whether the crime was an isolated event; and
e. Evidence of rehabilitation.
The presentation to an appointing authority of a pardon or expungement shall prohibit an appointing authority from rejecting an eligible based on such criminal conviction, except for law enforcement, fire fighter or correction officer and other titles as determined by the commission.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.38.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-12 - Priority of lists

11A:4-12. Priority of lists
11A:4-12. Priority of lists. When more than one list exists, the priority of lists shall be as follows:
a. Special reemployment when the available position is in the department from which the eligible was laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff;
b. Promotional;
c. Special reemployment when the available position is located in a department other than that from which the eligible was laid off or demoted;
d. Regular reemployment, police reemployment or fire reemployment; and
e. Open competitive.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:4-12, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-13 - Types of appointment.

11A:4-13 Types of appointment.
11A:4-13. Types of appointment. The commission shall provide for the following types of appointment:
a. Regular appointments shall be to a title in the competitive division of the career service upon examination and certification or to a title in the noncompetitive division of the career service upon appointment. The appointments shall be permanent after satisfactory completion of a working test period;
b. Provisional appointments shall be made only in the competitive division of the career service and only in the absence of a complete certification, if the appointing authority certifies that in each individual case the appointee meets the minimum qualifications for the title at the time of appointment and that failure to make a provisional appointment will seriously impair the work of the appointing authority. In no case shall any provisional appointment exceed a period of 12 months;
c. Temporary appointments may be made, without regard to the provisions of this chapter, to temporary positions established for a period aggregating not more than six months in a 12-month period as approved by the commission. These positions include, but are not limited to, seasonal positions. Positions established as a result of a short-term grant may be established for a maximum of 12 months. Appointees to temporary positions shall meet the minimum qualifications of a title;
d. Emergency appointments shall not exceed 30 days and shall only be permitted where nonappointment will result in harm to persons or property;
e. Senior executive service appointments shall be made pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-3; and
f. Unclassified appointments shall be made pursuant to N.J.S.11A:3-4 and N.J.S.11A:3-5.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-15 - Working test period.

11A:4-15 Working test period.
11A:4-15. Working test period. The purpose of the working test period is to permit an appointing authority to determine whether an employee satisfactorily performs the duties of a title. A working test period is part of the examination process which shall be served in the title to which the certification was issued and appointment made. The commission shall provide for:
a. A working test period following regular appointment of four months, which may be extended to six months at the discretion of the commission, except that the working test period for political subdivision employees shall be three months and the working test period for entry level law enforcement, correction officer, and firefighter titles shall be 12 months;
b. Progress reports to be made by the appointing authority and provided to the employee at such times during the working test period as provided by rules of the commission and a final progress report at the end of the entire working test period shall be provided to the employee and the commission;
c. Termination of an employee at the end of the working test period and termination of an employee for cause during the working test period; and
d. The retention of permanent status in the lower title by a promoted employee during the working test period in the higher title and the right to return to such permanent title if the employee does not satisfactorily complete the working test period, but employees removed for cause during a working test period shall not be so returned.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.41.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:4-16 - Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change.

11A:4-16 Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change.
11A:4-16. Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change. The rules of the Civil Service Commission shall define and establish the procedures for transfer, reassignment and lateral title change. Employees shall be granted no less than 30 days' notice of transfer, except with employee consent or under emergent circumstances as established by rules of the Civil Service Commission. The commission shall provide for relocation assistance for State employees who are transferred or reassigned to a new work location due to a phasedown or closing of a State operation, subject to available appropriations. Transfers, reassignments, or lateral title changes shall not be utilized as part of a disciplinary action, except following an opportunity for hearing. Nothing herein shall prohibit transfers, reassignments, or lateral title changes made in good faith. The burden of proof demonstrating lack of good faith shall be on the employee.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.42.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-1.1 - Veteran status determined for civil service preference.

11A:5-1.1 Veteran status determined for civil service preference.
3. a. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" or a "disabled veteran" under N.J.S.11A:5-1, for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, meets the criteria set forth therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the Adjutant General shall apply only prospectively from the date of initial determination or date of determination from an appeal, as appropriate, and shall be binding upon the commission.
b. A person seeking to be considered a "veteran" or a "disabled veteran" under N.J.S.11A:5-1, for the purpose of receiving civil service preference, who has not yet been issued Form DD-214 as proof of military service may submit, in lieu thereof, an official certification or verification of military service statement or letter that provides the date of entry into military service, the estimated date of discharge or release, the character of the discharge, and such other information as the Adjutant General shall require. The Adjutant General shall specify the form, content, and source for an official certification or verification of military service statement or letter based on such statements or letters that are approved and provided by the federal military authorities.
The person shall submit to the Adjutant General the Form DD-214 no later than 30 days from the date the person receives the form. If a copy is not provided, the prior determination of veteran status shall be revoked.
L.2000, c.127, s.3; amended 2008, c.29, s.43; 2021, c.340.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-2 - Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran

11A:5-2. Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran
11A:5-2. Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran. The spouse of any disabled veteran is eligible to receive disabled veterans' preference under this chapter, if that veteran is not in the service of the State or any political subdivision which operates under this title and the veteran officially waives, if able to do so, any right to preference for the duration of the spouse's employment.
The surviving spouse of any disabled veteran or veteran shall be entitled to receive the same preference under this chapter to which the disabled veteran or deceased veteran would have been entitled to if still living. The preference shall terminate upon the remarriage of the surviving spouse.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-2, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-3 - Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service

11A:5-3. Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service
11A:5-3. Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service. A parent and spouse of any veteran who died while in service and who would have qualified under this chapter as a veteran, shall be entitled to a disabled veterans' preference. Where both a parent and spouse survive, the exercise of the preference by one shall suspend the right of any other so long as the first individual who exercises preference remains in the employ of the State or any political subdivision operating under the provisions of this title.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-3, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-4 - Disabled veterans' preference

11A:5-4. Disabled veterans' preference
11A:5-4. Disabled veterans' preference. The names of disabled veterans who receive passing scores on open competitive examinations shall be placed at the top of the employment list in the order of their respective final scores.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-4, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-5 - Veterans' preference

11A:5-5. Veterans' preference
11A:5-5. Veterans' preference. The names of veterans who receive passing scores on open competitive examinations shall be placed on the employment list in order of their respective scores immediately after disabled veterans.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-5, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-6 - Appointment of veterans

11A:5-6. Appointment of veterans
11A:5-6. Appointment of veterans. Whenever a disabled veteran or veteran shall be certified to an appointing authority from an open competitive employment list under the provisions of N.J.S. 11A:4-8, the appointing authority shall appoint the disabled veteran or veteran in the order of ranking.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-6, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-6.1 - Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.

11A:5-6.1 Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.
1. a. Any member of the New Jersey National Guard or of the Reserve Component of the United States Armed Forces placed on an active open competitive employment list who is called to active federal military service prior to the expiration of the list shall, within twelve months from the date of the expiration of that list, submit to the Civil Service Commission sufficient proof of military service and an application to be placed on an active open competitive employment list for the same title and jurisdiction, provided that the same test mode was used or test modes were reconciled, as the list the person was on immediately prior to being called to active federal military service, for prospective appointment only, based upon the score obtained on the original list, after disabled veterans and veterans as provided in chapter 5 of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes. The person shall meet all current eligibility requirements at the time of application for placement on a list for the same title and jurisdiction. The applicant shall be able to request placement on a maximum of two consecutive lists. If the first list that the applicant is placed on expires in less than 12 months, then the applicant shall be placed on a second list, if requested, if the placement can occur within 12 months after the filing of the application, otherwise the applicant shall be placed on only one list. The Civil Service Commission shall develop regulations for reconciling test modes, for the best interest of the applicant, in order to enable the placement of the applicant on the list. No fee shall be charged by the Civil Service Commission to the applicant for placement on the list or for placement on the first of two lists, as appropriate.
b. Upon returning from military leave, if the person receives status as a veteran as defined in N.J.S.11A:5-1, he or she shall receive veteran status for the purposes of subsection a. of this section if a list is generated after the person is granted veteran status.
c. Any person meeting the requirements of subsection a. of this section who met the maximum age requirement for appointment as a member or officer of the police department or force in a municipality established by N.J.S.40A:14-127 at the announced closing date of the civil service examination from which the first list of eligibles is or was compiled shall be deemed to have met that maximum age requirement on the date on which the person's name is placed on a subsequent eligible list pursuant to subsection a. of this section.
L.2012, c.49, s.1; amended 2017, c.54.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-7 - Inapplication of statutes to promotions

11A:5-7. Inapplication of statutes to promotions
11A:5-7. Inapplication of statutes to promotions. Nothing contained in N.J.S. 11A:5-4 through 11A:5-6 shall apply to promotions, but whenever a veteran ranks highest on a promotional certification, a nonveteran shall not be appointed unless the appointing authority shall show cause before the board why a veteran should not receive such promotion.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-7, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-8 - Preference in appointment in noncompetitive division.

11A:5-8 Preference in appointment in noncompetitive division.
11A:5-8. Preference in appointment in noncompetitive division. From among those eligible for appointment in the noncompetitive division, preference shall be given to a qualified veteran. Before an appointing authority shall select a nonveteran and not appoint a qualified veteran, the appointing authority shall show cause before the Civil Service Commission why a veteran should not be appointed. In all cases, a disabled veteran shall have preference over all others.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.44.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-9 - Preference to veterans in layoffs

11A:5-9. Preference to veterans in layoffs
11A:5-9. Preference to veterans in layoffs. When a layoff occurs, preference shall be given first to a disabled veteran and then to a veteran; but the preference shall apply only where the disabled veteran or veteran has seniority in title equal to that of a nonveteran also affected by the layoff.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-9, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-10 - Hearing on dismissal of veteran.

11A:5-10 Hearing on dismissal of veteran.
11A:5-10. Hearing on dismissal of veteran. Before any department head shall dismiss any veteran, as provided in N.J.S.11A:5-9, such department head shall show cause before the Civil Service Commission why such veteran should not be retained, at which time such veteran or veterans may be privileged to attend. The Civil Service Commission shall be the sole judge of the facts constituting such qualification.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.45.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-11 - Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.

11A:5-11 Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.
11A:5-11. A veteran with any physical disability caused by wounds or injuries received in the line of duty in the military or naval forces of the United States during war service set forth in N.J.S.11A:5-1 shall not be discriminated against in an examination, classification or appointment because of the disability, unless this disability, in the opinion of the Civil Service Commission, would incapacitate the veteran from properly performing the duties of the office, position or employment for which applied.
amended 2008, c.29, s.46; 2017, c.131, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-12 - Employment or promotion of persons awarded Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross.

11A:5-12 Employment or promotion of persons awarded Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross.
11A:5-12. Employment or promotion of persons awarded Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross. Any individual who has served in the Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States and who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross, while a resident of this State, and any individual who has served in the United States Coast Guard and who has been awarded the Medal of Honor or the Navy Cross while a resident of this State, shall be appointed or promoted without complying with the rules of the Civil Service Commission. The appointing authority to whom the individual applies for appointment or promotion shall, at its discretion, appoint or promote that person. Upon promotion or appointment, that person shall become subject to the rules of the Civil Service Commission. A person who qualifies under this section shall not be limited to only one appointment or promotion.
Amended 1997, c.244; 2008, c.29, s.47.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-13 - World War soldiers in employment of a county, municipality or school district; promotion.

11A:5-13 World War soldiers in employment of a county, municipality or school district; promotion.
11A:5-13. World War soldiers in employment of a county, municipality or school district; promotion. A soldier who served in the Army of the United States during the war between the United States and Germany, who holds the French Medaille Militaire, the Croix de Guerre with Palm, Croix de Guerre with Silver Star, Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star and who was on March 26, 1926, employed by any county, municipality or school district operating under the provisions of this title shall be eligible for promotion without complying with any of the rules or regulations of the Civil Service Commission. The head, or person in charge of the office in which the person is employed, may promote such employee for the good of the service as may in his judgment seem proper.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.48.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-14 - Veteran police officer or fire fighter in city of first class; examination and promotion

11A:5-14. Veteran police officer or fire fighter in city of first class; examination and promotion
11A:5-14. Veteran police officer or fire fighter in city of first class; examination and promotion. A member of the police or fire department in a city of the first class who is a veteran shall be entitled to be admitted to the examination for promotion to a superior rank and upon successfully passing such examination shall be entitled to appointment in such superior rank, notwithstanding the fact that such person may not have held the position or rank held or occupied by him at the time of taking the examination for a period of two years, if the employee has or shall have held or occupied the same for a period of one year.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:5-14, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:5-15 - Enforcement.

11A:5-15 Enforcement.
11A:5-15. Enforcement. The Civil Service Commission may promulgate rules for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to amend, modify or supersede N.J.S.40A:14-25, N.J.S.40A:14-115 or N.J.S.40A:14-143.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.49.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-1 - Leaves.

11A:6-1 Leaves.
11A:6-1. Leaves. The Civil Service Commission shall designate the types of leaves and adopt rules for State employees in the career and senior executive services regarding procedures for sick leave, vacation leave and other designated leaves with or without pay as the Civil Service Commission may designate. Any political subdivision subject to the provisions of this title shall prepare procedures regarding these items.
In all cases, a leave of absence with or without pay shall not exceed a period of one year at any one time unless renewal or extension is granted upon written approval of the commission.
Amended 2008, c.29, s.50.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-1.1 - Establishment of voluntary furlough program.

11A:6-1.1 Establishment of voluntary furlough program.
1. The commission shall establish a voluntary furlough program for State employees under which days of leave without pay, singly or consecutively, may be taken. The seniority rights and health benefits coverage of an employee who participates in this furlough program shall continue and shall not be adversely affected by participation.
L.1993, c.297, s.1; amended 2008, c.29, s.51.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-2 - is Vacation leave; full-time State employees.

11A:6-2 is Vacation leave; full-time State employees.
11A:6-2. Vacation leave; full-time State employees. Vacation leave for full-time State employees in the career and senior executive service shall be at least:
a. Up to one year of service, one working day for each month of service;
b. After one year and up to five years of continuous service, 12 working days;
c. After five years and up to 12 years of continuous service, 15 working days;
d. After 12 years and up to 20 years of continuous service, 20 working days;
e. Over 20 years of continuous service, 25 working days;
f. Vacation not taken in a given year because of business demands shall accumulate and be granted during the next succeeding year only; except that vacation leave not taken by an employee in the career and senior executive service in a given year because of duties directly related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor shall accumulate until, pursuant to a plan established by the employee's appointing authority and approved by the commission, the leave is used or the employee is compensated for that leave, which shall not be subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining; and
g. Vacation not taken in a given year because of business demands shall accumulate and be granted during the next succeeding year only; except that vacation leave not taken by an employee in the unclassified service in a given year because of duties directly related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor shall accumulate until, pursuant to a plan established by the employee's appointing authority and approved by the commission, the leave is used or the employee is compensated for that leave, which shall not be subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining. Nothing in this subsection shall affect any rights to vacation leave which is subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining.
Amended 2001, c.270, s.1; 2008, c.29, s.52.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-3 - Vacation leave; full-time political subdivision employees.

11A:6-3 Vacation leave; full-time political subdivision employees.
11A:6-3. Vacation leave; full-time political subdivision employees. Vacation leave for full-time political subdivision employees shall be at least:
a. Up to one year of service, one working day for each month of service;
b. After one year and up to 10 years of continuous service, 12 working days;
c. After 10 years and up to 20 years of continuous service, 15 working days;
d. After 20 years of continuous service, 20 working days; and
e. Vacation not taken in a given year because of business demands shall accumulate and be granted during the next succeeding year only; except that vacation leave not taken in a given year because of duties directly related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor may accumulate at the discretion of the appointing authority until, pursuant to a plan established by the employee's appointing authority and approved by the commission, the leave is used or the employee is compensated for that leave, which shall not be subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining
Amended 2001, c.270, s.2; 2008, c.29, s.53.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-4 - Death of employee having vacation credit

11A:6-4. Death of employee having vacation credit
11A:6-4. Death of employee having vacation credit. The estate of a deceased employee covered by this title who had accumulated annual vacation leave shall be paid a sum equal to the compensation for that vacation leave.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-4, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-5 - Sick leave

11A:6-5. Sick leave
11A:6-5. Sick leave. Full-time State and political subdivision employees shall receive a sick leave credit of no less than one working day for each completed month of service during the remainder of the first calendar year of service and 15 working days in every year thereafter. Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-5, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-5.2 - Leave of absence for State employee for purpose of donating organ, bone marrow.

11A:6-5.2 Leave of absence for State employee for purpose of donating organ, bone marrow.
1. A State employee, employee of a political subdivision of the State, or employee of an agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof, in the career, unclassified, or senior executive service shall be granted a leave of absence with pay and without loss of rights, privileges or benefits, for the purpose of donating one or more of their human organs, or a part thereof, or bone marrow to another human for human organ transplantation. The paid leave shall be up to 30 days for the donation of an organ or a part of an organ and up to five days for the donation of bone marrow, and shall be in addition to any other type of leave to which an employee may be entitled.
L.2019, c.444, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-6 - State administrative leave.

11A:6-6 State administrative leave.
11A:6-6. State administrative leave. Administrative leave for personal reasons including religious observances for full-time State employees or those employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University who perform services similar to those performed by employees of the New Jersey State colleges who are in the career service shall be three working days per calendar year. Administrative leave shall not be cumulative and any administrative leave unused by an employee at the end of any year shall be cancelled.
amended 2012, c.45, s.64; 2017, c.178, s.34; 2021, c.282, s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-7 - Leaves for part-time employees

11A:6-7. Leaves for part-time employees
11A:6-7. Leaves for part-time employees. Part-time employees shall receive proportionate vacation, sick and administrative leave.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-7, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-8 - Sick leave injury in State service.

11A:6-8 Sick leave injury in State service.
11A:6-8. Sick leave injury in State service. a. Leaves of absence for career, senior executive and unclassified employees in State service due to injury or illness directly caused by and arising from State employment shall be governed by rules of the Civil Service Commission. Leaves of absence for career and unclassified employees of a political subdivision directly caused by or arising from employment shall be governed by rules of the political subdivision. Any sick leave with pay shall be reduced by the amount of workers' compensation or disability benefits, if any, received for the same injury or illness.
b. The rules promulgated by the commission to govern leaves of absence under this section shall not apply, nor shall a leave of absence pursuant to this section be available, to any career, senior executive or unclassified employee in State service who sustains an injury or illness on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3, or the expiration of a collective negotiations agreement with a relevant provision in effect on that effective date, directly caused by and arising from State employment. This subsection shall not be construed as impairing the obligations set forth in any collective negotiations agreement between the State and its employees in effect on the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3.
amended 2008, c.29, s.54; 2010, c.3, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-9 - Leaves of absence for police officers and fire fighters

11A:6-9. Leaves of absence for police officers and fire fighters
11A:6-9. Leaves of absence for police officers and fire fighters. Leaves of absence for police officer and fire fighter titles shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes and N.J.S. 11A:6-10.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-9, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-10 - Leaves of absence for convention attendance.

11A:6-10 Leaves of absence for convention attendance.
11A:6-10. A leave of absence with pay shall be given to employees who are duly authorized representatives of an employee organization defined as a "representative" in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-3) and affiliated with the New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police, Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association, Inc. or the Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey to attend any State or national convention of the organization, provided, however, that no more than 10 percent of the employee organization's membership shall be permitted such a leave of absence with pay, except that no less than two and no more than 10 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave, unless more than 10 authorized representatives are permitted such a leave of absence pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the employer and the representatives of the employee organization, and for employee organizations with more than 5,000 members, a maximum of 25 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave. The leave of absence shall be for a period inclusive of the duration of the convention with a reasonable time allowed for travel to and from the convention, provided that such leave shall be for no more than seven days. A certificate of attendance at the convention shall, upon request, be submitted by the representative so attending.
L.1986, c.112, s.11A:6-10; amended 1993, c.105; 2000, c.130; 2001, c.309, s.1; 2002, c.41, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-11 - Leave for athletic competition

11A:6-11. Leave for athletic competition
11A:6-11. Leave for athletic competition. Any State employee in the career, senior executive or unclassified service who qualifies as a member of the United States team for athletic competition at the world, Pan American or Olympic level, in a sport contested in either Pan American or Olympic competition, shall be granted a leave of absence with pay and without loss of rights, privileges and benefits and without interruption of membership in any retirement system of the State for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competition. The paid leave granted pursuant to this title shall be no more than 90 calendar days in one year or the combined days of the official training camp and competition, whichever is less.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-11, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-11.1 - Certain State employees permitted leave of absence to participate in certain disaster relief services.

11A:6-11.1 Certain State employees permitted leave of absence to participate in certain disaster relief services.
1. Upon the request of the American Red Cross for the service of a State employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross, and upon the approval of that employee's appointing authority, a leave of absence with pay for no more than 10 work days in each year and an additional leave of absence without pay for no more than 10 work days in each year shall be given to the employee to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross if: a. the disaster relief services are to be performed in the State; b. the disaster is a federal or presidentially declared disaster designated as Level III or above, according to American National Red Cross regulations and procedures; or c. the disaster is declared by the governor of a state or territory. The appointing authority shall compensate an employee granted leave with pay under this section at the regular rate of pay for those regular work hours during which the employee is absent from work.
L.1997,c.417,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-12 - Leaves of absence for elected and appointed union officials.

11A:6-12 Leaves of absence for elected and appointed union officials.
11A:6-12. Leaves of absence for elected and appointed union officials. An appointing authority may grant an unpaid leave of absence to any employee elected or appointed as an officer or representative of a local, county or State labor organization which represents, or is affiliated with a local, county or State labor organization which represents, public employees.
An appointing authority may grant a paid leave of absence to any such employee, (1) provided the employer is reimbursed in advance for compensation and benefit costs including retirement system contributions and health benefit premiums or periodic charges paid during the period of absence, or (2) in accordance with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.
The maximum period for such paid and unpaid leaves shall be a subject of negotiation between the employer and union.
L.1986, c.112, s.11A:6-12; amended 2005, c.368, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-13 - Appointment by governor; leave of absence without pay

11A:6-13. Appointment by governor; leave of absence without pay
11A:6-13. Appointment by governor; leave of absence without pay. Any employee in the career or senior executive service who is appointed to any position pursuant to P.L. 1947, c. 14 (C. 52:14-16.2) shall be entitled to a leave of absence without pay from the permanent career or senior executive service title for the length of the appointment. Upon the expiration of the leave, the employee shall have the right to return to the former title and receive all of the rights, privileges and benefits of that title as if the employee had remained in that title.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-13, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-14 - Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list

11A:6-14. Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list
11A:6-14. Elective office; leave of absence without pay; appointments to position; reemployment list. Any person holding a position in the career service of any political subdivision shall upon written request be granted a leave of absence, without pay, to fill any elective public office for the term of the office. Upon the expiration of the term of office, that person shall be entitled to resume the position held at the time of the granting of the leave of absence, if the employee shall apply for reinstatement before the expiration of the leave of absence and return to duty within six years after the commencement of the leave. The time spent in serving the term of an elective office, up to a maximum of six years from the commencement of the leave, shall be included in the computation of that person's seniority rights.
All appointments to the position of that person during the period of six years from the date the leave of absence commences shall be made from eligible lists and the appointments shall, during such six-year period, be held to be interim and shall be terminated on the return to duty within the six-year period of the person to whom the leave of absence was granted.
In the event that the term of the elective public office of the person to whom such leave was granted expires after six years from the commencement of such leave, the name of such person, upon the expiration of the six-year period, shall be placed on a special reemployment list.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-14, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-15 - Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence

11A:6-15. Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence
11A:6-15. Eligibility for promotions during leave of absence. A leave of absence shall not disqualify an applicant for a promotional examination.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-15, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-16 - Supplemental compensation upon retirement in state employment

11A:6-16. Supplemental compensation upon retirement in state employment
11A:6-16. Supplemental compensation upon retirement in State employment. State employees in the career service, and those in the senior executive and unclassified services who have been granted sick leave under terms and conditions similar to career service employees, shall be entitled upon retirement from a State-administered retirement system to receive a lump sum payment as supplemental compensation for each full day of accumulated sick leave which is credited on the effective date of retirement.
L. 1986, c. 112, s. 11A:6-16, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 11A - Civil Service › Section 11A:6-17 - Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University.

11A:6-17 Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University.
11A:6-17. Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University. The supplemental compensation provided under this chapter shall also be paid to each employee of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University who performs services similar to those performed by employees of the New Jersey State colleges who are in the career service or who have been granted sick leave under terms and conditions similar to career service employees, including those employees of Rutgers, The State University who are members of the Newark Employees' Retirement System.
amended 2012, c.45, s.65; 2017, c.178, c.37; 2021, c.282, s.35.