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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 11Art. 1§ 19770 Military Leave For State Employees

§ 19770 Military Leave For State Employees

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§ 19770 Military Leave For State Employees

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about rules for state workers who serve in the military.
  • •It says what happens with their job, pay, and benefits when they serve.
  • •It covers things like time off for military duty and getting their job back after serving.
  • •This law is for most state workers, except some special military jobs.

Example

A state worker gets called to serve in the military for 6 months.

This law says their job is protected, they keep some benefits, and they can come back to work after serving.

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

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§ 19770 Military Leave For State Employees

(a) With the exception of Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 400) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Military and Veterans Code, this part, rather than provisions of the Military and Veterans Code, governs leave for military service, rights and benefits accrued during that service, and reinstatement after that service, for executive branch employees. (b) For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Employee” means that term as defined by subdivision (d) of Section 19815. (2) “Civil service employee” means an employee legally holding a position in the state civil service. (3) “Exempt employee” means an employee who is exempt from the state civil service by Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 83. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

leave for military servicerights and benefitsreinstatementexecutive branch employeesEmployeeCivil service employeeExempt employee

Related Statutes

  • § 19771.5 State Guard Military Leave
  • § 19775.7 Military Leave Appointment Rights
  • § 19776 Military Leave Exam Retake
  • § 19780 Military Leave Reinstatement Rights
  • § 19783 Military Service Reinstatement Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19770.
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