TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Lawmakers are raising questions as Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration works to overhaul the state’s protocol for employee layoffs and rehiring.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that legislators on a regulatory advisory committee are studying the Kansas Department of Administration’s plan for altering policy on employee layoffs and rehiring, annual performance ratings, and donation of unused sick leave.

Some of the proposed alterations include capping the donation of unused sick leave at 80 hours, and restricting worker options for appealing regular job performance ratings

Some lawmakers say the proposed regulations are too vague and could be manipulated to weaken the standing of the most experienced staff. Legislators are also unhappy that the state workers or employee unions were asked for their input.

A department spokesman has said the changes have been in development since 2014.