Fundamentals of Personnel

Introduction to Personnel Processing Module (7 minutes): Introduces the Fundamentals of Personnel Processing, with resources for Personnel Specialists (PS) in California State Service, including useful agency contacts. 

Module 1: Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Pay Periods (10 minutes): Explains pay periods and informal leave of absence (Dock) for personnel processing. 

Module 2: Sick Leave and Vacation Leave (25 minutes): Details accrual and usage of sick leave and vacation leave processing.

Module 3: Appointments (23 minutes) Focuses on Civil Service Appointment processes

Employment History Overview

Salary Determinations

Employment History Forms

Employee Action Request Request Form (EAR) STD 686/W-4

• EAR/W-4 STD 686/W4 for All Agencies, CSUs & USPS (30 minutes)
• EAR/W-4 for HR Department Staff 30 minutes)

Personnel Action Request Form (PAR) 

• Personnel Action Request (PAR) Documentation
  • Module 1: Introduction/Personnel Action Manual (PAM) Section 1 (9 minutes)
  • Module 2: Personnel Action Manual (PAM) Sections 2 - 3 (43 minutes)
  • Module 3: Personnel Action Manual (PAM) Sections 4 - 10 (10 minutes)
• PAR Errors: How to Identify Them & How to Avoid Them (25 minutes)

NOPA

• Notice of Personnel Action (NOPA) Guide

Job Aids and Job Tools

• NOPA Reprint Request Form  
• Dual Social Security Number (SSN) Prevention
• Employee Race or Ethnicity FAQ
• Requesting Employment History