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I work in the University System of Georgia. I was hired away from a different university in Sept 2015 to move back home to Atlanta for a part-time offer (family was here so I took the job). The hiring director told me she was in the process of converting the position to full-time - but she left in Oct. prior to the transition. Her replacement advised me that there was going to be no such change until the fiscal year resets on July 1, 2016. I was notified earlier this week that the position was going to remain part-time. If I leave the school, can they open the vacancy up as full-time immediately or does some time have to pass? The new director has already brought in his "friends" as consultants for various roles before removing the current employee and inserting his buddy into the role at a pay increase. I want to know my options.

Asked on 6/08/16, 4:14 pm

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Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

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Your option is to keep the job or decide to leave. They will then define and fill the position as they choose - it is their job. Unless you have a contract stating otherwise, they can replace you at any time with whomever, and on whatever terms. Nothing you post indicates you have any input at all on the issue, though you may have certain rights as a state or university employee. Their "business," their choices.

Answered on 6/08/16, 4:34 pm

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