Beginning September 1, 1981, a State employee who begins service in a position subject to the Personnel Code, regardless of the status of such appointment, within 32 days after terminating service in a position exempt therefrom under subdivision (4) of Section 4c shall be entitled to have all continuous service in such exempt position, and all service in any other positions exempt under such subdivision (4) which was continuous therewith, included in the calculation of his seniority under the Personnel Code and Regulations adopted thereunder.
20 ILCS 415/8f