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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 11Art. 4§ 19785 Military Reinstatement Rights Transfer

§ 19785 Military Reinstatement Rights Transfer

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§ 19785 Military Reinstatement Rights Transfer

Key Takeaways

  • •If you work for the state and go into the military, you can get your job back when you return.
  • •If your old job moves to a different state department while you're away, you can get a job there instead.
  • •If your old department shuts down, you can still apply for other state jobs more easily.

Example

John works for the state in the Department of Parks. He joins the military for two years. While he's away, his job moves to the Department of Forestry.

When John comes back, he can get his job back, but now it's in the Department of Forestry instead of Parks.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19785 Military Reinstatement Rights Transfer

A civil service employee who is entitled to reinstatement under Section 19780 or 19782 shall be considered as a person serving in state civil service under Section 19050.9 when a function in which he or she was serving when he or she entered military service is transferred to another state agency and shall be reinstated in the other agency or shall be eligible for reemployment subject to Article 2 (commencing with Section 19997) of Chapter 7 of Part 2.6 if the function of the state agency is abolished pursuant to law. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 381, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

reinstatementstate civil servicereemploymentArticle 2Section 19050.9

Related Statutes

  • § 19780 Military Leave Reinstatement Rights
  • § 19784 Reinstatement Layoff Procedures
  • § 19770 Military Leave For State Employees
  • § 19771.5 State Guard Military Leave
  • § 19775.7 Military Leave Appointment Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19785.
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