Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Personnel department details layoff and displacement rules, warns of complex, time‑intensive process
Summary
The general manager of the Personnel Department outlined how layoffs would be computed under the city charter and civil service rules, including seniority calculations, displacement elections, reserve lists and appeals. Officials said accurate historical job and leave records are required and that the department will need added staff, time and IT
The Personnel Department told the Budget and Finance Committee it has begun preparatory work for a possible layoff process after the mayor’s proposed budget called for significant position eliminations.
Why it matters: The city’s charter and civil service rules govern layoffs in Los Angeles. The mechanics—how seniority is calculated, how employees may “displace” into prior positions and how reserve lists operate—directly determine which employees keep jobs and which are separated. Errors can cause lengthy appeals and service disruptions.
What personnel presented: General Manager Malaika Billups explained the steps the department must take before any layoffs can occur: correct and consolidate historical job records, compile…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
