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CA Govt Code § 19401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 6 - Service|ARTICLE 2 - Upward Mobility|Section 19401.

19401.  All appointing authorities of state government shall establish an effective program of upward mobility for employees in low-paying occupational groups. In developing their upward mobility programs, appointing authorities shall endeavor to provide, to the greatest extent possible, the following opportunities for employees who meet criteria established by the appointing authority, demonstrate the aptitude or potential for advancement, and wish to participate in:(a) Career counseling using individual professional, administrative, and technical employees who can serve as career models, and a course in group career counseling. Each employee who wishes to participate in an upward mobility program should be required to develop a career development plan.(b) Appropriate academic counseling.(c) Training opportunities such as college programs related to special training programs. This training may include release time at reduced cost or no cost to the employee and may be offered in geographically remote areas through cooperative arrangements with other departments and colleges.(d) Training and development assignments.(e) On-the-job training.(f) Job restructuring, including the development of career ladders and lattices, and modifications of requirements where employment barriers exist.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 69. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 19402 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 6 - Service|ARTICLE 2 - Upward Mobility|Section 19402.

19402.  All upward mobility programs shall include annual goals that include the number of employees expected to progress from positions in low-paying occupational groups to entry-level technical, professional, and administrative positions, and the timeframe within which this progress shall occur. The Department of Human Resources shall be responsible for approving each department’s annual upward mobility goals and timetables.Any appointing authority that determines that it will be unable to achieve the goals may ask the department for a reduction in the goals. If the department determines that the appointing authority has not made a good faith effort to achieve the goals, the department shall hold public hearings to determine the reasons for the deficiencies and to establish a program to overcome these deficiencies.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 70. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 19403 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 6 - Service|ARTICLE 2 - Upward Mobility|Section 19403.

19403.  The department shall, in cooperation with appointing authorities, establish bridging classifications and career ladders to provide upward mobility from jobs in low-paying occupations to technical, professional, and administrative jobs on an ongoing basis.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 71. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 19405 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 6 - Service|ARTICLE 2 - Upward Mobility|Section 19405.

19405.  The department shall annually submit a report to the Legislature on the performance of each appointing authority and agency in state government in meeting its obligations under this article.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 72. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Govt Code § 19406 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 6 - Service|ARTICLE 2 - Upward Mobility|Section 19406.

19406.  The State Personnel Board shall prepare written guidelines for implementation of the upward mobility program described in this article within six months from the effective date of this article. The board shall involve representatives from a cross section of groups and organizations representing state employees, including target groups, both in the initial discussion and in the subsequent preparation of the guidelines.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 310, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Govt Code § 19570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19570.

19570.  As used in this article “adverse action” means dismissal, demotion, suspension, or other disciplinary action. This article shall not apply to any adverse action affecting managerial employees subject to Article 2 (commencing with Section 19590), except as provided in Sections 19590.5, 19592, and 19592.2.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 794, Sec. 28.)
CA Govt Code § 19571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19571.

19571.  In conformity with this article and the board rule, adverse action may be taken against any employee, or person whose name appears on any employment list for any cause for discipline specified in this article.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 526, Sec. 2.)
CA Govt Code § 19572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19572.

19572.  Each of the following constitutes cause for discipline of an employee, or of a person whose name appears on any employment list:(a) Fraud in securing appointment.(b) Incompetency.(c) Inefficiency.(d) Inexcusable neglect of duty.(e) Insubordination.(f) Dishonesty.(g) Drunkenness on duty.(h) Intemperance.(i) Addiction to the use of controlled substances.(j) Inexcusable absence without leave.(k) Conviction of a felony or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. A plea or verdict of guilty, or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere, to a charge of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this section.(l) Immorality.(m) Discourteous treatment of the public or other employees.(n) Improper political activity.(o) Willful disobedience.(p) Misuse of state property.(q) Violation of this part or of a board rule.(r) Violation of the prohibitions set forth in accordance with Section 19990.(s) Refusal to take and subscribe any oath or affirmation that is required by law in connection with the employment.(t) Other failure of good behavior either during or outside of duty hours, which is of such a nature that it causes discredit to the appointing authority or the person’s employment.(u) Any negligence, recklessness, or intentional act that results in the death of a patient of a state hospital serving the mentally disabled or the developmentally disabled.(v) The use during duty hours, for training or target practice, of any material that is not authorized for that use by the appointing power.(w) Unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940, against the public or other employees while acting in the capacity of a state employee.(x) Unlawful retaliation against any other state officer or employee or member of the public who in good faith reports, discloses, divulges, or otherwise brings to the attention of, the Attorney General or any other appropriate authority, any facts or information relative to actual or suspected violation of any law of this state or the United States occurring on the job or directly related to the job.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 788, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Govt Code § 19573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19573.

19573.  The Department of Human Resources may establish disciplinary criteria applicable to adverse actions taken by appointing bodies pursuant to the causes of discipline set forth in Section 19572.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 71. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 19574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19574.

19574.  (a) The appointing power, or its authorized representative, may take adverse action against an employee for one or more of the causes for discipline specified in this article. Adverse action is valid only if a written notice is served on the employee prior to the effective date of the action, as defined by board rule. The notice shall be served upon the employee either personally or by mail and shall include: (1) a statement of the nature of the adverse action; (2) the effective date of the action; (3) a statement of the reasons therefor in ordinary language; (4) a statement advising the employee of the right to answer the notice orally or in writing; and (5) a statement advising the employee of the time within which an appeal must be filed. The notice shall be filed with the board not later than 15 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action.(b) Effective January 1, 1996, this subdivision shall apply only to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5. This section shall not apply to discipline as defined by Section 19576.1.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 150, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 19574.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19574.1.

19574.1.  (a) An employee who has been served with notice of adverse action, or a representative designated by the employee, shall have the right to inspect any documents in the possession of, or under the control of, the appointing power which are relevant to the adverse action taken or which would constitute “relevant evidence” as defined in Section 210 of the Evidence Code. The employee, or the designated representative, shall also have the right to interview other employees having knowledge of the acts or omissions upon which the adverse action was based. Interviews of other employees and inspection of documents shall be at times and places reasonable for the employee and for the appointing power.(b) The appointing power shall make all reasonable efforts necessary to assure the cooperation of any other employees interviewed pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 150, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 19574.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19574.5.

19574.5.  Pending investigation by the appointing power of accusations against an employee involving misappropriation of public funds or property, drug addiction, mistreatment of persons in a state institution, immorality, or acts which would constitute a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, the appointing power may order the employee on leave of absence for not to exceed 15 days. The leave may be terminated by the appointing power by giving 48 hours’ notice in writing to the employee.If adverse action is not taken on or before the date such a leave is terminated, the leave shall be with pay.If adverse action is taken on or before the date such leave is terminated, the adverse action may be taken retroactive to any date on or after the date the employee went on leave. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19574, the adverse action, under such circumstances, shall be valid if written notice is served upon the employee and filed with the board not later than 15 calendar days after the employee is notified of the adverse action.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 526, Sec. 5.)
CA Govt Code § 19575 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19575.

19575.  The employee has 30 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action to file with the board a written answer to the notice of adverse action. The answer shall be deemed to be a denial of all of the allegations of the notice of adverse action not expressly admitted and a request for hearing or investigation as provided in this article. With the consent of the board or its authorized representative an amended answer may subsequently be filed. If the employee fails to answer within the time specified or after answer withdraws his or her appeal the adverse action taken by the appointing power shall be final. A copy of the employee’s answer and of any amended answer shall promptly be given by the board to the appointing power.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 150, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 19575.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19575.5.

19575.5.  At any time before an employee’s appeal is submitted to the board or its authorized representative for decision, the appointing power may with the consent of the board or its authorized representative serve on the employee and file with the board an amended or supplemental notice of adverse action. If the amended or supplemental notice presents new causes or allegations the employee shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to prepare his defense thereto, but he shall not be entitled to file a further answer unless the board or its authorized representative so orders. Any new causes or allegations shall be deemed controverted and any objections to the amended or supplemental causes or allegations may be made orally at the hearing or investigation and shall be noted in the record.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 526, Sec. 7.)
CA Govt Code § 19576 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19576.

19576.  Whenever an answer is filed by an employee who has been suspended without pay for five days or less, or who has received a formal reprimand or up to a one-step reduction in pay for four months or less, the board or its authorized representative shall make an investigation with or without a hearing as it deems necessary. However, in the event an employee receives one of these actions under subdivision (r) of Section 19572 for behavior or acts outside of duty hours, the employee shall, if he or she files an answer to the action, be afforded a hearing. If the employee receives one of the cited actions in more than three instances in any 12-month period, the employee shall, upon each additional action within the same 12-month period, be afforded a hearing if the employee files an answer to the action.If the provisions of this section concerning whether a hearing should be held are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to the State Employer-Employee Relations Act (SEERA), commencing with Section 3512, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 150, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 19576.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19576.1.

19576.1.  Effective January 1, 1996, notwithstanding Section 19576, this section shall apply only to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5.Whenever an answer is filed by an employee who has been suspended without pay for five days or less or who has received a formal reprimand or up to a five percent reduction in pay for five months or less, the Department of Human Resources or its authorized representative shall make an investigation, with or without a hearing, as it deems necessary. However, if he or she receives one of the cited actions in more than three instances in any 12-month period, he or she, upon each additional action within the same 12-month period, shall be afforded a hearing before the State Personnel Board if he or she files an answer to the action.The Department of Human Resources shall not have the above authority with regard to formal reprimands. Formal reprimands shall not be appealable by the receiving employee by any means, except that the State Personnel Board, pursuant to its constitutional authority, shall maintain its right to review all formal reprimands. Formal reprimands shall remain available for use by the appointing authorities for the purpose of progressive discipline.Disciplinary action taken pursuant to this section is not subject to Sections 19180, 19574.1, 19574.2, 19575, 19575.5, 19579, 19580, 19581, 19581.5, 19582, 19583, and 19587, or to State Personnel Board Rules 51.1 to 51.9, inclusive, 52, and 52.1 to 52.5, inclusive.Notwithstanding any other law or rule, if the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of the memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 72. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 19578 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19578.

19578.  Except as provided in Section 19576, whenever an answer is filed to an adverse action, the board or its authorized representative shall within a reasonable time hold a hearing. The board shall notify the parties of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11513 of the Government Code, except that the employee and other persons may be examined as provided in Section 19580, and the parties may submit all proper and competent evidence against or in support of the causes.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 150, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 19579 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19579.

19579.  Failure of either party (the employee, the employer, or their representatives) to proceed at the hearing shall be deemed a withdrawal of the action or appeal, unless the hearing is continued by mutual agreement of the parties, or upon showing of good cause.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1195, Sec. 4.5.)
CA Govt Code § 19580 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19580.

19580.  Either by deposition or at the hearing the employee may be examined and may examine or cause any person to be examined under Section 776 of the Evidence Code.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
CA Govt Code § 19581 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19581.

19581.  The board or its authorized representative shall issue subpenas for witnesses for the employee upon his written request and at his cost. The board or its authorized representative may require such costs to be prepaid.(Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1536.)
CA Govt Code § 19581.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19581.5.

19581.5.  Prior to the scheduling of a contested adverse action or rejection on probation for hearing, the board may require or any party may request a prehearing or settlement conference. The administrative law judge presiding over the settlement conference shall not preside over any subsequent hearing on the contested adverse action or rejection on probation unless agreed to by both parties.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 788, Sec. 1.)
CA Govt Code § 19582.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19582.5.

19582.5.  The board may designate certain of its decisions as precedents. Decisions of the board are subject to Section 11425.60. The board may provide by rule for the reconsideration of a previously issued decision to determine whether or not it shall be designated as a precedent decision. All decisions designated as precedents shall be published in a manner determined by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 938, Sec. 56. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 98 of Ch. 938.)
CA Govt Code § 19582.51 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 5 - PERSONNEL|PART 2 - STATE CIVIL SERVICE|CHAPTER 7 - Separations From Service|ARTICLE 1 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 19582.51.

19582.51.  Effective January 1, 1996, notwithstanding Section 19582.5, this section shall only apply to state employees in State Bargaining Unit 5. The board may designate certain of its decisions as precedents. Precedential decisions shall not be subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3. The board may provide by rule for the reconsideration of a previously issued decision to determine whether or not it shall be designated as a precedent decision. All decisions designated as precedents shall be published in a manner determined by the board.For purposes of this section, decisions reached pursuant to Section 19576.1 are not subject to board precedential decision. Arbitrators shall not be bound by board precedential decisions, and the board may not adopt an arbitrator’s decision as a precedential decision.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 768, Sec. 10. Effective October 12, 1995.)