Section 19140.5 Of Article 5. Reinstatement From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 5.

. This section applies only to a permanent employee, or an employee who previously had permanent status and who, since receiving permanent status, has had no break in the continuity of state service due to a permanent separation. An employee who is (a) terminated from a temporary or limited-term appointment by either the employee or the appointing power; or (b) rejected during probation; or (c) demoted from a managerial position pursuant to Section 19590; shall be reinstated to his or her former position provided all of the following conditions occur:
  (1) The employee accepted the appointment without a break in the continuity of state service.
  (2) The reinstatement is requested in the manner provided by rule within 10 working days after the effective date of the termination.