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This action is necessary due to Select One.  \nYou are being laid off as the least senior employee in the classification of  in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.1. I am sorry to inform you that you do not have any displacement rights to another classification. You may review a copy of this department's relevant seniority lists for your job classification by contacting  at  . If you feel there is any discrepancy in seniority hours or status which affects the order of layoff, please contact  by  .  \nCivil Service Rule 11 outlines your rights and obligations related to layoff and restoration. Foryour convenience, a copy of Civil Service Rule 11 is enclosed. Please note that if you feel that an error has been made, or that Civil Service Rule 11 has not been properly applied, you may appeal the implementation of this layoff to the County's Civil Service Commission within ten regular County business days from the date of the receipt of this notice. The actual decision to eliminate positions and the layoff that results is not subject to appeal.  \nSecond, I would like to extend you an offer of Select One to a  vacancy, effective  . You may elect to accept this offer of Select One in lieu of being laid off according to Civil Service Rules 8.8 A, 8.7 A, and 11.4, or you may choose layoff.  \nTo indicate your decision to elect demotion/transfer or layoff, please return the attached response form no later than  . If I do not hear from you by that time, I will assume that you have chosen to be laid off, and will proceed accordingly.  \nIf you choose to demote/transfer into the class of , the effective date will be the beginning of the workday on  . Your salary will be based on the job class you demote/transfer to and your employee organization's labor agreement/Salary Resolution with the County. Your probationary status in the new classification will be determined in accordance with Civil Service Rule 8.7, 8.8 A, and 9.2. Staff will meet with you to discuss transitioning to the new position in the near future.  \nWhether you choose layoff, voluntary demotion, or transfer, your name will be placed on a Restoration List for the classification of  in this department. Should a regular Select One  vacancy occur in our department that we intend to fill within two years from the date of layoff, you will be offered re-employment in accordance with the restoration provisions contained within Civil Service Rule 11.4.  \nIf you elect separation from employment, you may qualify for various benefits. Enclosed are several documents you may find useful regarding layoff and separation from the County. You are strongly encouraged to contact the subject matter experts shown as soon as possible for more detailed information.  \nYou may not be eligible for unemployment benefits if you choose to be laid off instead of accepting a voluntary demotion. This determination will be made by the State. You may obtain information and apply for benefits by calling the Employment Development Department at 1- 800-300-5616 or by visiting their website [at www.edd.ca.gov](at www.edd.ca.gov).  \nAgain, I want to express my regret in taking this painful but necessary action.  \nSincerely,  \ncc: Personnel File  \nSelect Union  \nHuman Resources (Recruitment & Classification, Employee Relations & Employee Benefits)  \nAuditor-Controller  \nEnclosures: Civil Service Rules 8. 8, 11  \nBenefits Upon Separation/Layoff  \nLayoff Mitigation Policy  \nResponse Memo  \nFreename Information  \nMEMORANDUM  \nDATE:  TO:  FROM:   \nRE: Employee Response to Offer of Demotion/Transfer in Lieu of Layoff  \nThis is to inform you that I choose the following:  \n I elect to Select One to the classification of  effective , as indicated in your ","cbCaihVPGh6uOaFL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihVPGh6uOaFL","pdf",26007,"English","# NOTICE OF LAYOFF AND OFFER OF DEMOTION/TRANSFER IN LIEU OF LAYOFF\n## Termination, seniority, and appeal rights\n## Demotion/transfer offer and response deadline\n## Restoration list and separation benefits\n# MEMORANDUM: Employee Response to Offer of Demotion/Transfer in Lieu of Layoff","[{\"question\":\"What happens to the employee’s position and employment date?\",\"answer\":\"The employee’s employment is terminated at the end of the work shift as stated in the notice. 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