Gov. Code, § 19140.5 · Article 5. Reinstatement
Gov. Code, § 19140.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
This section applies only to a permanent employee, or an employee who previously had permanent status and who, since receiving permanent status, has had no break in the continuity of state service due to a permanent separation.
An employee who is (a) terminated from a temporary or limited-term appointment by either the employee or the appointing power; or (b) rejected during probation; or (c) demoted from a managerial position pursuant to Section 19590; shall be reinstated to his or her former position provided all of the following conditions occur:
(1) The employee accepted the appointment without a break in the continuity of state service.
(2) The reinstatement is requested in the manner provided by rule within 10 working days after the effective date of the termination.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 60. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.
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