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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2.6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 19815 Definitions For Human Resources Part

§ 19815 Definitions For Human Resources Part

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§ 19815 Definitions For Human Resources Part

Key Takeaways

  • •This section defines who is considered a 'state employee' in California.
  • •It includes many types of workers like regular employees, bosses, managers, and even some special jobs like auditors or budget experts.
  • •If you work for the state government (but aren’t elected), you’re probably covered by this law.
  • •Some jobs have specific rules, like athletic inspectors or people who handle payroll for the state.

Example

If you work in a state office, like the DMV or a public school, this law likely applies to you.

This means the rules about state employees, like how they get paid or treated at work, will cover you.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19815 Definitions For Human Resources Part

As used in this part: (a) “Department” means the Department of Human Resources. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (c) “Division” means the Division of Labor Relations. (d) “Employee” or “state employee,” except where otherwise indicated, means employees subject to the Ralph C. Dills Act (Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 3512), Division 4, Title 1), supervisory employees as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 3513, managerial employees as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 3513, confidential employees as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 3513, employees of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, employees of the Bureau of State Audits, employees of the office of the Inspector General, employees of the Public Employment Relations Board, conciliators employed by the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, employees of the Department of Human Resources, professional employees of the Department of Finance engaged in technical or analytical state budget preparation other than audit staff, intermittent athletic inspectors who are employees of the State Athletic Commission, professional employees in the Personnel/Payroll Services Division of the Controller’s office, and all employees of the executive branch of government who are not elected to office. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 104. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

human resourcesemploymentcommissionemployeefinedirectorlabor relationsdills act

Related Statutes

  • § 1042 Fingerprint Requirements For Gambling Employees
  • § 1091 Officer Conflict Disclosure Rules
  • § 11011.2 State Property Lease Authority
  • § 11019.81 Tribal Consultation Requirements
  • § 22960 Peace Officer Firefighter Retirement Plan

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19815.
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