Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Administration-Division of Personnel Management; Merit Recruitment
Chapter ER-MRS 22 - Layoff Procedure
Section ER-MRS 22.03 - Application

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) This chapter shall be applied by the appointing authority in the event of an impending reduction in work force.

(2) This chapter shall apply only to those employees not included in certified bargaining units under s. 111.825(1) (g), Stats.

(3) Except as provided in ss. ER-MRS 22.12, 22.13 and 22.14, this chapter shall not apply to:

(a) Temporary layoffs not to exceed 20 working days.

(b) Seasonal layoff of seasonal employees.

(c) School year employees at institutions and schools, during recesses in the academic year or summer. In accordance with s. ER 18.14(2) (c), such employees shall be considered on an approved leave of absence without pay during these periods.

(d) Project employees.

(4) The layoff grouping under s. ER-MRS 22.06, shall not apply to employees in positions funded by nonstate funds made available contingent on special employee eligibility requirements under s. 230.34(2m), Stats. However, if layoff is to be made among such employees, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

(5) The appointing authority shall identify the position or positions to be eliminated in the event of a reduction in the work force.

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