Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Administration-Division of Personnel Management; Merit Recruitment
Chapter ER-MRS 22 - Layoff Procedure
Section ER-MRS 22.02 - Definitions
Current through August 26, 2024
The following are definitions for terms used in this chapter:
(1) "Continuous service," has the meaning given under s. ER 1.02(6).
(2) "Layoff group," means an aggregation of related positions which is the group of employees from which the layoff will be made.
(3) "Progression series," has the meaning given under s. ER 1.02(32).
(4) "Subtitle," means a secondary explanatory title which is used to identify positions whose duties distinguish them from other positions in the same class in terms of the qualifications required for successful performance in the position.
(5) "Vacancy" or "vacant position" means a classified position to which a permanent appointment may be made after the appointing authority has initiated an action to fill that position and the position has been fully authorized and budgeted by law.
The definitions of employing unit, layoff and recruitment option are set forth under s. ER- MRS 1.02(7), (11) and (28), respectively.
