Gov. Jeff Landry is targeting hundreds of government employees for a major change in employment protections. Landry has requested the State Civil Service Commission to strip away employment protections for 394 attorney positions and 506 engineering positions, turning them into at-will jobs. This would also change the status of 900 government jobs from classified to unclassified positions.
Currently, classified employees have specific protections in place, including the requirement of just cause for any disciplinary action or termination, following certain procedures. Classified employees are hired through a competitive process, must meet strict qualifications and pay requirements, and are prohibited from engaging in political activities.
By removing these protections, Landry hopes to create more flexibility in the hiring and firing of government employees. This move has sparked controversy and concern among employees and unions, as it could potentially lead to increased political influence in state agencies and undermine the stability and security of government jobs.
The decision now rests with the State Civil Service Commission, which will have to weigh the potential benefits of increased flexibility against the risks of decreased job security and protection for hundreds of government employees. This move could have significant implications for the future of state employment and could set a precedent for similar changes in other government agencies.
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