HB612 Summary

• Applies to Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 municipalities in Alabama requiring city councils to adopt written reduction-in-force policies covering layoffs, recalls, and notifications based on objective criteria.

• By the 2015-2016 fiscal year, reduction-in-force policies may not include seniority as the most significant factor in layoff decisions.

• By the 2016-2017 fiscal year, policies must prioritize demonstrated employee experience and quality work product as documented in annual performance evaluations, while prohibiting salary from influencing reduction-in-force decisions.

• Reduction-in-force policies must be developed by city councils in consultation with personnel boards or departments and must include performance evaluations assessing job quality.

• All policies must comply with state and federal antidiscrimination laws, rules, and regulations.