Overview of Civil Service
Information on Civil Service law, selection, appointment, promotion and termination processes for prospective employees, current employees and appointing authorities.
What is Civil Service?
Chapter 31
The chapter of the Massachusetts General Laws governing the administration of civil service law
Personnel Administration Rules (PAR's)
Rules enforced by the Personnel Administrator that establish standards for the implementation of civil service law and supplement Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 31
Appeals
An applicant may request reviews to both the Human Resources Division and to the Civil Service Commission (specific timeframes and conditions apply).
Labor Service
Order of Persons on Eligible Lists
Reduction In Force
The Human Resources Division (HRD) has developed specific information regarding reduction in force such as layoffs, demotions, reemployment, reinstatement and military substitutes.
Rights Under Civil Service
Employees with permanent, civil service status often reference the procedures outlined in Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L., Chapter 31 and in the Personnel Administration Rules (PARs) to obtain information regarding employment personnel transactions and employment rights under civil service law. The Human Resources Division has provided informative guidelines pertaining to a number of common topics.