Section 45-49-120.20 Layoffs.

In accordance with the rules adopted under this part, an appointing authority may layoff an employee in the classified service whenever he or she deems it necessary by reason of shortage of work or funds, or the abolition of a position, or other material change in duties or organization. The seniority and service ratings of employees shall be controlling in determining the order of layoffs. The appointing authority shall give written notice to the director of every proposed layoff a reasonable time before the effective date thereof, and the director shall make such orders relating thereto as he or she considers necessary to secure compliance with the rules. The name of every regular employee so laid off shall be placed on the appropriate reemployment list.