Pennsylvania § 2503 - Demotions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2503 — Demotions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2503. Demotions.
(a) Employees subject to demotion and rights.--The following apply:
(1) An appointing authority may demote to a vacant position in a lower class an employee in the classified service who does not satisfactorily perform the duties of the position to which the employee was appointed or promoted and who is able to perform the duties of the lower class position.
(2) In case of a demotion, the employee shall have all rights of appeal as provided in this part.
(3) No employee may be demoted because of the employee's race, gender, religion, disability or political, partisan or labor union affiliation or other nonmerit factor.
(b) Voluntary demotion.--A voluntary demotion may be made by an appointing authority upon written request of the employee with the approval of the Office of Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2503
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2503 cover?
Section 2503 ("Demotions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2503?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2503 apply to my situation?
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