California § 19575 - The employee has 30 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19575 — The employee has 30 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19575. The employee has 30 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action
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 employeeâs answer and of any amended answer shall promptly be given by the board to the appointing power.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19575
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19575 cover?
Section 19575 ("The employee has 30 calendar days after the effective date of the adverse action") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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