NC S391

Repeals priority consideration in hiring for state employees separated or facing separation due to reductions in force under the State Personnel Act.

Removes provisions that gave reduction-in-force (RIF) employees priority consideration for promotions and equal/lower-grade positions for 12 months after separation.

Removes provisions regarding salary protections for RIF employees rehired at the same or lower salary grades.

Retains posting requirements for state job vacancies and 30-day advance notification of RIF to affected employees.

Becomes effective July 1, 2011, applying to employees subject to reductions in force on or after that date.