Yesterday, April 16, 2009, the Appellate Division conducted oral argument on the Emergency Temporary Layoff Rule. Specifically, the Appellate Division heard argument on the four appeals from the Civil Service Commission’s emergency rule authorizing temporary layoffs, also known as mandatory furloughs. The argument was conducted in the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown, New Jersey

On April 8, 2009, the Administrative Office of the Courts issued a press release announcing that the Appellate Division will be conducting oral argument on the Emergency Temporary Layoff Rule. Specifically, the Appellate Division, Part H will hear oral argument on the four appeals from the Civil Service Commission’s emergency rule authorizing temporary