Eliminates seniority in Civil Service and other jurisdictions for reductions in force in certain circumstances.

This bill proposes to maintain seniority-based layoffs for public employees in New Jersey state and local government (including police, fire, and civil service roles), rather than eliminating seniority as the title suggests. It specifies that layoffs must occur "in inverse order of seniority," defining seniority as continuous service length (with special rules for police/fire roles). The bill requires 45 days' written notice before layoffs, creates a Public Employment Relations Commission to oversee layoff procedures, and establishes specific criteria for determining job title comparability during layoffs. It directly affects public employees facing potential reductions in force across state agencies and municipal departments. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.