{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"19997","citation":"Gov. Code, § 19997","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2.6. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION [19815. - 19999.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Separations from Service [19996. - 19998.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Layoff and Demotion [19997. - 19997.15.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1, Sec. 28.   Effective January 16, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-16","html":"<p>Whenever it is necessary because of lack of work or funds, or whenever it is advisable in the interests of economy, to reduce the staff of any state agency, the appointing power may lay off employees pursuant to this article and department rule. All layoff provisions and procedures established or agreed to under this article shall be subject to State Personnel Board review pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/19816.2\">19816.2</a>.</p>","text":"Whenever it is necessary because of lack of work or funds, or whenever it is advisable in the interests of economy, to reduce the staff of any state agency, the appointing power may lay off employees pursuant to this article and department rule. All layoff provisions and procedures established or agreed to under this article shall be subject to State Personnel Board review pursuant to Section 19816.2.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/layoff-and-demotion-19997","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}