Industry Regulations Flashcards
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Under the California Information Practices Act, individuals have the right to request corrections to inaccurate personal information held by state agencies within how many days of the agency's denial?
Answer: 45 days
The California Information Practices Act gives individuals 45 days to appeal an agency's denial of a correction request to personal records.
Which document establishes the ethical standards that LA County employees must follow in their official conduct?
Answer: The LA County Code of Ethics
The LA County Code of Ethics sets the standards for ethical behavior, integrity, and public trust expected of all county employees.
The federal Hatch Act restricts which activity for most state and local government employees receiving federal funds?
Answer: Running for partisan political office while on duty
The Hatch Act prohibits covered employees from running for public office in a partisan election and from using their official authority for political purposes.
Under California Government Code, which type of record is generally exempt from public disclosure?
Answer: Personnel records
Personnel records are specifically exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act to protect employee privacy.
A clerical employee who handles federal grant funds must be aware that misuse of those funds may result in penalties under:
Answer: The Federal False Claims Act
The Federal False Claims Act imposes civil penalties on those who defraud the government, including misuse of federal grant funds.
Which agency enforces workplace safety regulations in California at the state level?
Answer: California Department of Industrial Relations (Cal/OSHA)
Cal/OSHA, a division of the California Department of Industrial Relations, enforces workplace health and safety standards throughout the state.
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) governs:
Answer: Collective bargaining rights of local government employees
The MMBA provides the framework for collective bargaining between local government agencies and their employee organizations in California.