SB391 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

J.T. WaggonerRodger SmithermanHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Linda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla Dunn

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Jefferson Co., personel board, early retirement incentive for county employees under certain conditions, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess. am'd

Summary

SB391 would update Jefferson County's civil service rules to ease layoffs through a seniority-based process and provide a one-time early retirement incentive equal to 50% of the employee's annual salary for eligible county employees who choose to retire.

What This Bill Does

If there is not enough work or funds, or for economic reasons, the county can lay off staff using a defined, seniority-based process. Laid-off employees may be reassigned to other permanent civil service jobs if they are qualified, and the order of layoffs is determined by seniority and efficiency records. Employees laid off in a department can sometimes move to a lower classification in the same department with certain qualifications and limits. Additionally, the bill creates a one-time retirement incentive: eligible employees who meet age and service requirements and elect to retire would receive 50% of their annual salary as a bonus; if they are later rehired by the county, they must repay all funds received. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• County permanent employees in the classified civil service who may be laid off under the new layoff rules, including potential reassignment options and the layoff-order process.
• County employees who are eligible to retire under the existing retirement plan and who elect to retire to receive the one-time 50% annual salary incentive; if rehired, these employees must repay the incentive.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 23 of Act 248 of 1945 to establish layoff procedures based on lack of work or funds, with reassignment of duties to qualified permanent civil service staff.
• Layoffs are ordered by the employee's classification and seniority, with tie-breakers based on efficiency records; employees may move to a lower classification within the same department if qualified, subject to limits.
• Laid-off employees have the right to return to their position if it is refilled; layoff lists and notice requirements are specified.
• Creates a one-time early retirement incentive: eligible employees who meet retirement age/years (equal to or exceeding 85) and elect to retire receive 50% of their annual salary as a bonus.
• Any employee who takes the retirement incentive and is later rehired must repay all funds received.
• Effective date: immediate upon passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Jefferson County