California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §12163: The department or division head may for disciplinary purposes suspend a subordinate for a period of not exceeding 15 days and suspension shall carry with it a loss of salary for the period of suspensi

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A department or division head may suspend a subordinate for up to 15 days as discipline, during which the employee loses salary.

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The department or division head may for disciplinary purposes suspend a subordinate for a period of not exceeding 15 days and suspension shall carry with it a loss of salary for the period of suspension.

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