LEGAL PROTECTION FOR CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS

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Gov. Code §§ 3250 - 3262

Scope of
Coverage

Scope of Coverage:

Click here to learn about who the FFBOR covers and protects.

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Political
Activity

Political Activity:

Click here to learn about how the FFBOR protects political activity firefighters engage in.

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Investigations &
Interrogations

Investigations and Interrogations:

Click here to learn about protections under the FFBOR during investigations and interrogations.

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Punitive
Actions

Punitive Actions:

Click here to learn about rights and protections afforded under the FFBOR during punitive and disciplinary actions against firefighters.

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Adverse
Comments

Adverse Comments:

Click here to learn about rights and protections afforded under the FFBOR relating to adverse comments in personnel files and records.

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Personnel FIleAccess

Personnel File Access:

Click here to learn about rights and protections afforded under the FFBOR relating to access to firefighter personnel files and records.

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Lie
Detection

Lie Detection:

Click here to learn about prohibitions against employer use of lie detector tests and polygraphs under the FFBOR.

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Financial
Inquiries

Financial Inquiries:

Click here to learn about prohibitions under the FFBOR against employer inquiries into the personal finances of firefighters.

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LockerSearches

Locker Searches:

Click here to learn about parameters under the FFBOR for an employer’s search of a firefighter’s locker or private storage area.

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Statute of
Limitations

Statute of Limitations:

Click here to learn about application of the 1-year statute of limitations under the FFBOR and exceptions that can extend this deadline.

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Administrative
Appeals

Administrative Appeals:

Click here to learn about firefighters’ administrative appeal rights under the FFBOR following punitive actions or discipline.

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Remedies forViolations

Remedies for Violations:

Click here to learn about available court and other remedies for public agency employer violations of the FFBOR.

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