Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-20-6 - Employee and Applicant Responsibilities6.1. It is the responsibility of the employee or applicant to report any disqualifying event or event that may be disqualifying to his or her Director or Authorized Designee within five days of the disposition of the matter.6.2. If the Department has reason to believe or notice of a disqualifying event that an employee has failed to report, the Department may require the employee to conduct a background check.6.3. Upon request, each applicant or employee shall provide information, including fingerprints, required by the state police or other entities for processing or to facilitate access to: driving records; verification of employment, education, licensure, and residence; and state and federal criminal history information.6.4. Failure of an employee to report a disqualifying event within the time provided is grounds for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.6.5. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to limit the authority or ability of the Department to conduct an investigation if there is reason to believe that an applicant or employee was untruthful or provided false information, either on an application or during the course of his or her employment, or has otherwise engaged in conduct that the Commissioner concludes may impact the ability of an applicant or employee to effectively perform the functions of his or her job.