New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 4A - CIVIL SERVICE
Chapter 2 - APPEALS, DISCIPLINE, AND SEPARATIONS
Subchapter 6 - RESIGNATIONS
Section 4A:2-6.3 - General resignation

(a) A general resignation is a third category of employee resignation from employment, distinct from a resignation in good standing and a resignation not in good standing.

(b) An employee may be deemed to have received a general resignation from employment for purposes of reaching a settlement in a disciplinary action appealed by an employee to the appointing authority or to the Civil Service Commission in accordance with N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2. The settlement shall clearly state in writing that the parties have agreed to a general resignation as a resolution to the disciplinary appeal.

(c) An appointing authority may not unilaterally impose a general resignation on an employee.