HPM 10.3: PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS 1-8

Question 1

___ is defined as the practice of an employee using their power or influence to aid or hinder another in the employment setting because of a personal
relationship.

Answer 1

Nepotism

Question 2

The command should/shall inform the eligible employees not selected for promotion in person and in writing of the reasons for the decision. The command should/shall document the date, time, and any other relevant information regarding the meeting with the employee. The employee should/shall be provided the opportunity to obtain the competencies necessary for a promotion in place in the future.

Answer 2

shall/shall/shall

Question 3

It is the Department’s policy that no employee shall use personal power or influence to aid or hinder other employees because of a personal relationship by
virtue of blood, marriage, adoption, or cohabitation. true/false

Answer 3

true

Question 4

Is a warehouse worker a sensitve position?

Answer 4

yes, along with 14 other positions

Question 5

Permissive reinstatement is at who’s discretion?

Answer 5

the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative

Question 6

A former uniformed employee must apply for reinstatement to a uniformed position within ___ years of separation. Does this apply to non-uniformed?

Answer 6

three/no

Question 7

Permissive reinstatement of a uniformed employee shall be approved at what rank?

Answer 7

Officer, regardless of the rank from which the employee resigned or retired. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Commissioner based upon the needs of the Department

Question 8

All reinstated employees must serve a ___-year probationary period

Answer 8

one

Question 9

All reinstated employees shall be required to serve a ___-year term in their initial field assignment.

Answer 9

one

Question 10

An employee who applies for reinstatement and is no longer incapacitated for duty in the position held when retired for disability, or in a position in the same classification, shall be reinstated, at the employee’s option. true/false

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Who is authorized to
administer the Oath of Allegiance?

Answer 11

All uniformed personnel at the rank of sergeant or above, and nonuniformed commanders and their designated alternates

Question 12

Reinstatement will be ___ salary
step below maximum for the range of Officer, CHP, if the employee earned the maximum salary at the time of separation.

Answer 12

one

Question 13

The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for commanders using a state vehicle shall not exceed ___ miles.

Answer 13

70

Question 14

The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for
noncommand employees using a state vehicle shall not exceed ___ miles

Answer 14

50

Question 15

Residence requirements established by the
commander shall be subject to ___ approval.

Answer 15

Division

Question 16

managerial employees who are required to relocate upon promotion may receive __ steps above the rate last received

Answer 16

two

Question 17

Do employees who are mandatorily reinstated, incur a salary reduction?

Answer 17

No, they will receive the same step of the salary range which they were receiving before their temporary separation

Question 18

When a supervisor recommends denial of an employee’s merit salary adjustment, the supervisor shall:

Answer 18

prepare a memorandum informing the
employee of the reason(s) for the denial and the right to appeal the action before completing the certification

Question 19

The denial of an MSA may be appealed through the ___ process

Answer 19

grievance

Question 20

Are employees
receiving workers’ compensation benefits (e.g., temporary disability, industrial
disability insurance, or Labor Code 4800.5) able to receive salary increases?

Answer 20

yes, shall continue to receive all employee
benefits which they would have received had they not been injured.

Question 21

A probationary period is required for appointments made from an eligible list,
permissive reinstatements, and interdepartmental transfers. true/false

Answer 21

true

Question 22

A probationary period is not required for mandatory reinstatements,
intradepartmental transfers within classification, and interdepartmental transfers or reinstatements without a break in state service when the employee has previously completed the probationary period for the classification while employed with the California Highway Patrol. true/false

Answer 22

true

Question 23

Employees on a 6-month probation shall
receive written appraisals what monthly intervals?

Answer 23

2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and more frequently as necessary

Question 24

Employees on a 12-month probation will receive written appraisals at what intervals?

Answer 24

4 months, 8 months, 12 months, and more frequently as necessary.

Question 25

An employee serving a 12-month probationary period must work a
minimum of ___ hours during the 12-month period

Answer 25

1,680

Question 26

Are employees entitled to discretionary leave as a matter of right?

Answer 26

no

Question 27

Determining factors to be considered in granting discretionary leave are (5):

Answer 27

(a) Purpose or reason for the leave.
(b) The employee’s service record.
(c) Whether the employee’s plan is to return to work at the expiration of the leave.
(d) The effect the employee’s absence will have on the command operations.
(e) The possibility and feasibility of filling the position while the employee is on a leave of absence.

Question 28

When a commander is absent from the command for an extended period of time, the position will be considered for refill after ___ continuous months?

Answer 28

6, exemptions may be granted by the Commissioner

Question 29

Uniformed employees who are on an approved leave of absence for less than 1 year shall be retrained and recertified at ________________

Answer 29

their assigned commands

Question 30

Uniformed employees who are on an approved leave of absence for 12 continuous months to 2 years are required to complete ___ Training at the Academy prior to resuming field-related duties at their assigned commands

Answer 30

Refresher

Question 31

Uniformed employees who are on an approved leave of absence for over 2 years are required to complete ___ Training at the Academy prior to resuming field-related duties at their assigned commands

Answer 31

Reinstatement

Question 32

A regular leave for up to __ year, for reasons identified in paragraph 2.d., may be granted by the appropriate Commissioner

Answer 32

1

Question 33

May sick leave credits be used for “regular leave of absence”?

Answer 33

only if the “regular leave” is for medical reasons and are substantiated by a physician’s statement

Question 34

Who shall recommend approval or disapproval of the employee’s leave of absence request?

Answer 34

immediate commander

Question 35

A permanent employee may request a leave of absence without pay for the adoption of a child for a period not to exceed __ year

Answer 35

1

Question 36

Commanders may grant a temporary leave of absence without pay to any employee for a period not to exceed ___ days.

Answer 36

30 calendar

Question 37

Commanders may grant an informal leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed ___ working days in a 22-day pay period or ___ working days in a 21-day pay period or ___ consecutive working days between pay periods.

Answer 37

11 / 10 / 11

Question 38

An employee with permanent status may request and shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for purposes of pregnancy, childbirth, the recovery therefrom, or care for the newborn child for a period as determined by the employee not to exceed ___ year.

Answer 38

1

Question 39

Veteran’s educational leave shall remain in effect for no longer than _________ of school attendance

Answer 39

4 years and 3 months

Question 40

Short-term military leave is leave for ___ or less.

Answer 40

6 months (180 calendar
days)

Question 41

Long-term military leave is leave for more than ____ .

Answer 41

6 months (180 calendar
days)

Question 42

Long-term U.S. military leave cannot exceed ___ years, except under special circumstances.

Answer 42

5