CHAPTER 9. HIRING OF STATE EMPLOYEES AND RETENTION OF BENEFITS AFTER GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION
IC 4-15-9
Chapter 9. Hiring of State Employees and Retention of Benefits
After Governmental Reorganization
IC 4-15-9-1
Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
"State employee" means an employee of a state agency except a
state educational institution.
"Governmental reorganization" means merger, growth, transfer,
discontinuance, or phasing out of governmental functions.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.45.
IC 4-15-9-2
Assistance in locating new employment
Sec. 2. If a state employee's employment with a state agency is
terminated because of governmental reorganization, the state agency
or the personnel department shall assist him in locating employment
with another state agency. When a same or similar position for which
the terminated state employee is qualified becomes available with a
state agency, he shall be given priority consideration in filling the
position. However, if the position is a merit position, merit
requirements must be met.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.23, SEC.39.
IC 4-15-9-3
Credit of former benefits
Sec. 3. If the state employee is hired, the hiring agency shall credit
him with the same number of days of sick leave, vacation leave, and
other leave days, and with other service credits which the employee
accrued with the agency that formerly employed him.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.
IC 4-15-9-4
Relocation expenses
Sec. 4. Relocation expenses shall be allowed in accordance with
budget agency regulations for employees assigned to a new agency
or work location.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.