SECTION 260:25-9-102. Reinstatement to the classified service

(a)   A permanent employee who leaves the classified service is eligible for reinstatement.

(b)   If an Appointing Authority elects to appoint a person who is eligible for reinstatement, the person shall be certified according to 260:25-9-10. A test may be required under 260:25-9-35 before his or her reinstatement.

(c)   The Appointing Authority may place the person in probationary status with the agency for the maximum period required for original appointments or for a shorter period. The Appointing Authority may not extend the probationary period, but may adjust the probationary period due to an extended absence as provided for in 260:25-11-36(b). If the Appointing Authority requires a probationary period, the Appointing Authority shall notify the reinstated employee and the Human Capital Management Division in writing of the length of the probationary period before the employee's entry on duty. The Appointing Authority may cancel the probationary period at any time and grant permanent status to the employee.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1346, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1240, eff 9-11-17]