§76-43  Layoff.  When it is necessary to release employees due to lack of work, lack of funds, or other legitimate reasons, employees with permanent appointments in civil service positions shall have layoff rights.  Layoffs shall be made in accordance with procedures negotiated under chapter 89 or established under chapter 89C, as applicable. [L 1965, c 146, §1; Supp, §3-21(x); HRS §76-43; gen ch 1985; am L 1994, c 56, §21; am L 2000, c 253, §25]