Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 15 - Governor, Office of
Rule 15.04.01 - RULES OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Section 15.04.01.010 - DEFINITION

01. Administrative Leave. Temporary paid leave from a job assignment where pay and benefits remain intact. (3-31-22)

02. Appeal. Any written request for relief from dismissal, demotion, suspension, or other adverse action filed with the Commission by an employee, appointing authority, or applicant. The meaning of appeal includes application, petition, or protest. (3-31-22)

03. Appellant. An employee, appointing authority, or applicant filing an appeal or a petition for review with the Commission. (3-31-22)

04. Appointment, Limited. The appointment of a person to a classified position where the work is projected to be of limited duration, for which the person has qualified by examination. (3-31-22)

05. Appointment, Permanent. The appointment of a person to a classified position who has been certified by the appointing authority to have successfully completed the required probationary period and whose employment is permanent, subject to removal or discipline only under the provisions of Title 67, Chapter 53, Idaho Code, and the rules of the Division and Idaho Personnel Commission. (3-31-22)

06. Appointment, Probationary. The appointment of a person to a classified position for which the person has qualified by examination but is serving a work trial period as a condition for certification to permanent appointment. (3-31-22)

07. Base Pay. The rate paid for performing a job, excluding bonuses, shift differentials, overtime or other compensation premiums. (3-31-22)

08. Classified Service. That body of positions in state agencies subject to Title 67, Chapter 53, Idaho Code, as defined therein and excludes temporary, and nonclassified appointments. (4-6-23)

09. Compensation Plan. The overall system of salary administration for classified service including Sections 67-5309B and 67-5309C, Idaho Code; the classification and compensation schedules, Division and Idaho Personnel Commission rules and policies, and agency policies governing employee pay. (3-31-22)

10. Compensation Schedule. The pay grades established by the Division and associated rates of pay. (Ref. Section 67 -5309B, Idaho Code) (3-31-22)

11. Consultant. An independent contractor who provides professional or technical advice, counsel, or service. (Ref. Rule 050) (3-31-22)

12. Dismissal. The separation of an employee from classified service with cause assigned by the appointing authority pursuant to Rule 190. (3-31-22)

13. Division. The Idaho Division of Human Resources. (3-31-22)

14. Due Process. As related to Idaho's Personnel System for permanent classified employees, the activities required to address an individual's constitutional right to notice and an opportunity to be heard. (Ref. Section 67-5315, Idaho Code) (3-31-22)

15. Employment History. The information available to the public without the employee's consent in accordance with Section 74-106, Idaho Code, for every agency for which a current or former public official works, including the official reasons for separation from employment but not including accrued leave balances or usage. (3-31-22)

16. Good Cause. The conduct of a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances. (3-31-22)

17. Hay Method. A methodology for establishing the relative value of jobs and used as a dimension of the pay system. (3-31-22)

18. Hiring List. A hiring list is a subset of a register consisting of the top twenty-five (25) individuals on the register, plus all individuals tied for the twenty-fifth position, certified as eligible for a specific recruitment. Candidates for reinstatement or transfer may be considered and are provided in addition to the top twenty-five (25). (3-31-22)

19. Incumbent. Any person holding a classified or non-classified position in state service. (3-31-22)

20. Independent Contractor. Any person, firm, or corporation meeting the Internal Revenue Service's test for an independent contractor or a self-employed person. (Ref. Rule 050) (3-31-22)

21. Involuntary Transfer. A significant change in work location, shift and/or organizational unit made as a result of a management decision as opposed to an employee's request or agreement to transfer. (3-31-22)

22. Layoff. An involuntary reduction in hours of work or separation of an incumbent in the classified service either by reduction in force due to shortage of work or funds, or abolishment of positions. (3-31-22)

23. Light or Limited Duty. A general term describing a temporary limited assignment in relation to recovery from injury, illness or other limiting condition as approved by the appointing authority. (3-31-22)

24. Merit Increase. The advancement of an employee's compensation within a pay grade based upon performance in accordance with Section 67-5309B(3) and (4), Idaho Code. (3-31-22)

25. Merit Increase Matrix. A pay distribution tool used to advance employee pay based on performance and market data. (3-31-22)

26. Minimum Qualification Specialty. A minimum qualification required for one (1) or more positions in a classification that is in addition to the other minimum qualifications required for all positions in the classification. (3-31-22)

27. Occasional or Sporadic Work. Work that is voluntarily performed by an employee in a different capacity from the employee's regular work and is infrequent, irregular or occurring in scattered instances. (3-31-22)

28. On-Call Time. Time when an employee is required to be available if called upon by their agency during hours that are outside of their normally defined work schedule. (4-6-23)

29. Pay Line Exception. A temporary assignment of pay grade, pursuant to Section 67-5309D, Idaho Code, in excess of the pay grade allocated pursuant to Section 67 -5309B, Idaho Code, as approved by the administrator. (3-31-22)

30. Permanent Employee. An employee in the classified service who has successfully completed entrance probation. Permanent employees remain subject to separation as set forth in these rules and Section 67-5309(n), Idaho Code. (3-31-22)

31. Promotion. The advancement through the competitive process of an employee with permanent status from a position which he occupies in one (1) classification to a position in another classification having a higher paygrade. (3-31-22)

32. Reduction in Pay. A reduction of an employee's salary from one (1) pay rate to a lower rate within the pay grade to which the employee's classification is allocated. (3-31-22)

33. Register. A list of names of persons or the name of one (1) person who has been determined to be eligible for employment in a classification on the basis of examination and merit factors as established by the administrator. (4-6-23)

34. Resignation. The voluntary quitting or abandonment of state employment, excluding retirement. (3-31-22)

35. Respondent. The party whose interests are adverse to those of the appellant. (3-31-22)

36. Salary Equity Increase. The advancement of an employee's compensation within a pay grade based upon factors such as market demand, compression within the agency or classification, or inequities, and the employee's performance, in accordance with Section 67-5309B(3), Idaho Code. (3-31-22)

37. Suspension. An enforced period of absence, with or without pay, for disciplinary purposes, for felony charges, or pending investigation of charges made against an employee pursuant to Rule 190. (3-31-22)

38. Termination. The separation of an entrance or voluntary probationary employee from classified service for unsatisfactory service during the probationary period without cause assigned by the appointing authority pursuant to Rule 152. (3-31-22)

39. Transfer. A change of work location of an employee in which the employee changes from one (1) position to another in the same classification or to another classification in the same pay grade. (3-31-22)

40. Underfill. Administrator-approved appointment to a position established at a higher classification while being compensated at a lower pay grade during completion of a training plan. (3-31-22)

41. USERRA. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, 38 U.S.C. Sections 4301 through 4333. Prohibits employment discrimination against persons because of their service in the Armed Forces Reserve, the National Guard, or other uniformed services. (3-31-22)

42. Workweek. A period of seven (7) consecutive days beginning 12:01 a.m. Sunday. (Ref. Rule 073) (3-31-22)