Florida Administrative Code
55 - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
55A - Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
Chapter 55A-7 - VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT AND RETENTION IN EMPLOYMENT
Section 55A-7.015 - Preference in Retention

(1) An employer shall provide no less than 60 days notice to affected employees prior to beginning implementation of a workforce reduction or layoff plan. This notice shall describe the different categories of preference-eligibility, shall provide employees a minimum of 30 days to provide documentation of eligibility, and designate an appropriate point of contact within organization for employees to submit this documentation.

(2) In positions where workforce reduction plans or layoffs are necessitated, employers shall credit the amount of time the preference-eligible employee served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces as years of service with the employer for the purposes of determining seniority. Service shall be credited on a year-for-year and month-for month basis.

(3) A numerically-based process may be used for retention, pursuant to Section 295.08, F.S.

(4) If a numerically-based process is not used, the employer shall give preference and priority to the retention of preference-eligible employees in the following manner:

(5) Preference-eligible employees who have previously provided proof of eligibility to the employer, and have this documentation as part of their personnel file, are not required to resubmit proof of eligibility for retention.

(6) Each employer shall ensure that records are maintained which document the retention process and justification for its final decision.

(7) In the event that a preference-eligible employee is not selected for retention, the employer shall notify the applicant within 7 days of the retention decision.