HPM 10.3: PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS 1-8 Flashcards
___ 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.
Nepotism
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.
shall/shall/shall
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
true
Is a warehouse worker a sensitve position?
yes, along with 14 other positions
Permissive reinstatement is at who’s discretion?
the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative
A former uniformed employee must apply for reinstatement to a uniformed position within ___ years of separation. Does this apply to non-uniformed?
three/no
Permissive reinstatement of a uniformed employee shall be approved at what rank?
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
All reinstated employees must serve a ___-year probationary period
one
All reinstated employees shall be required to serve a ___-year term in their initial field assignment.
one
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
true
Who is authorized to
administer the Oath of Allegiance?
All uniformed personnel at the rank of sergeant or above, and nonuniformed commanders and their designated alternates
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.
one
The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for commanders using a state vehicle shall not exceed ___ miles.
70
The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for
noncommand employees using a state vehicle shall not exceed ___ miles
50
Residence requirements established by the
commander shall be subject to ___ approval.
Division
managerial employees who are required to relocate upon promotion may receive __ steps above the rate last received
two
Do employees who are mandatorily reinstated, incur a salary reduction?
No, they will receive the same step of the salary range which they were receiving before their temporary separation
When a supervisor recommends denial of an employee’s merit salary adjustment, the supervisor shall:
prepare a memorandum informing the
employee of the reason(s) for the denial and the right to appeal the action before completing the certification
The denial of an MSA may be appealed through the ___ process
grievance
Are employees
receiving workers’ compensation benefits (e.g., temporary disability, industrial
disability insurance, or Labor Code 4800.5) able to receive salary increases?
yes, shall continue to receive all employee
benefits which they would have received had they not been injured.
A probationary period is required for appointments made from an eligible list,
permissive reinstatements, and interdepartmental transfers. true/false
true
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
true
Employees on a 6-month probation shall
receive written appraisals what monthly intervals?
2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and more frequently as necessary
Employees on a 12-month probation will receive written appraisals at what intervals?
4 months, 8 months, 12 months, and more frequently as necessary.
An employee serving a 12-month probationary period must work a
minimum of ___ hours during the 12-month period
1,680
Are employees entitled to discretionary leave as a matter of right?
no
Determining factors to be considered in granting discretionary leave are (5):
(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.
When a commander is absent from the command for an extended period of time, the position will be considered for refill after ___ continuous months?
6, exemptions may be granted by the Commissioner
Uniformed employees who are on an approved leave of absence for less than 1 year shall be retrained and recertified at ________________
their assigned commands
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
Refresher
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
Reinstatement
A regular leave for up to __ year, for reasons identified in paragraph 2.d., may be granted by the appropriate Commissioner
1
May sick leave credits be used for “regular leave of absence”?
only if the “regular leave” is for medical reasons and are substantiated by a physician’s statement
Who shall recommend approval or disapproval of the employee’s leave of absence request?
immediate commander
A permanent employee may request a leave of absence without pay for the adoption of a child for a period not to exceed __ year
1
Commanders may grant a temporary leave of absence without pay to any employee for a period not to exceed ___ days.
30 calendar
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.
11 / 10 / 11
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.
1
Veteran’s educational leave shall remain in effect for no longer than _________ of school attendance
4 years and 3 months
Short-term military leave is leave for ___ or less.
6 months (180 calendar
days)
Long-term military leave is leave for more than ____ .
6 months (180 calendar
days)
Long-term U.S. military leave cannot exceed ___ years, except under special circumstances.
5
