California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §12162: Removal or discharge may be made for any of the following causes: incompetence, habitual intemperance, immoral conduct, insubordination, discourteous treatment of the public, dishonesty, or inattentio

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An employer may remove or discharge an employee for specified reasons including incompetence, intemperance, immoral conduct, insubordination, discourtesy, dishonesty, or inattention.

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Removal or discharge may be made for any of the following causes: incompetence, habitual intemperance, immoral conduct, insubordination, discourteous treatment of the public, dishonesty, or inattention to public service.

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