1. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (c)(2) of this section, a former nontemporary State employee who returns to State employment in a position in the State Personnel Management System within 3 years from separation is reinstated.
2. (b) A reinstated State employee shall have unused accumulated sick leave restored.

3. (c)

   1. (1) A former nontemporary employee who is reinstated in a position in the State Personnel Management System shall receive credit for time employed before separation for the purpose of determining the employee's:

      1. (i) step in the pay grade applicable to the employee's class;
      2. (ii) rate of annual leave accrual; and
      3. (iii) seniority rights.
   2. (2) A former nontemporary State employee who returns to a position in an independent personnel system in accordance with the reinstatement provisions of that system shall receive benefits allowed by that personnel system.

Added by Acts 1996, c. 347, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996.