Articles Posted in New Jersey Civil Service Layoffs

New Jersey civil service law provides significant protection for employees serving in civil service jurisdictions which other employees, even other government employees who are not in the civil service system, do not enjoy. Layoffs.  A layoff is the cessation of a permanent employee’s employment for economic reasons or efficiency, triggering…

In the tough economic times brought on by COVID-19, many governors and mayors, including New Jersey’s Governor Murphy, have said that widespread layoffs may be necessary if federal assistance is not forthcoming.  Our attorneys represent New Jersey Civil Service employees, and we see the struggles they are facing.  Given this,…