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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 7Ch. 3§ 1691 Office Reentry Rights Restoration

§ 1691 Office Reentry Rights Restoration

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§ 1691 Office Reentry Rights Restoration

This law says that when someone comes back to work after being away, they get back all the same rights and benefits they would have had if they never left.

Key Takeaways

  • •Returning workers keep all the rights and privileges of their position.
  • •Absence does not cause loss of benefits, seniority, or job duties.
  • •Applies to any type of return—after leave, reentry, or coming back to the office.

Example

An employee takes a six‑month medical leave and then returns to their job.

When they come back, they keep their job title, salary, seniority, and access to office resources just like they would have if they had never taken the leave.

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§ 1691 Office Reentry Rights Restoration

Upon their return and reentry or their return to the office they shall have all of the rights and privileges in, connected with, or arising out of, the office which they would have enjoyed if they had not been absent. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 109. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

rights and privilegesreturn and reentry

Related Statutes

  • § 1120 County Veterans Home Provision
  • § 1121 County Home Property Management
  • § 1690 Military Leave For Elected Officials
  • § 1692 Temporary Appointment For Vacancy
  • § 1693 Officer Reentry Oath Bond

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1691.
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