Des Plaines Police Dept: Grievance Procedure Policy

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What is the purpose of the Des Plaines Police Department's grievance procedure?

  • To punish employees who file grievances
  • To discourage employees from filing grievances
  • To promote competition among employees
  • To resolve grievances quickly and fairly without discrimination (correct)

Where can employees find the complete city policy on grievance procedures?

  • City Personnel Manual, Chapter 22 (correct)
  • City of Des Plaines Website
  • Police Department's Intranet
  • Des Plaines PD Policy Manual

What type of complaints are excluded from the grievance procedure?

  • Complaints about supervisor behavior
  • Complaints about working conditions
  • Complaints related to allegations of discrimination or harassment (correct)
  • Complaints about salary

Who can file a grievance?

<p>Either individual employees or group representatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the philosophy of the Des Plaines Police Department regarding communication?

<p>Promote verbal communication between employees and supervisors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a grievance, as defined by the Des Plaines Police Department?

<p>A complaint, dispute, or request regarding employment terms or conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can employees find the complete policy on grievance procedures specific to their collective bargaining agreement?

<p>Their collective bargaining agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Illinois state law is referenced in the grievance procedure?

<p>5 ILCS 315/8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grievance procedure in relation to collective bargaining agreements?

<p>To follow the grievance procedure in the collective bargaining agreement if it exists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a personnel complaint?

<p>An allegation of misconduct or improper job performance against a department employee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for an employee to follow if they believe they have a grievance?

<p>Follow the procedures outlined in the Des Plaines Personnel Policy Manual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is entitled to have representation during the grievance process?

<p>All employees of the Des Plaines Police Department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will be notified to attend any conference or settlement regarding a collective bargaining agreement?

<p>The exclusive representative of the employee's bargaining group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the decision at the conclusion of the grievance process?

<p>The employee and the Chief of Police receive a copy of the decision, with a copy forwarded to the Human Resources Division for the official personnel file (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personnel Complaints Policy?

<p>To define what constitutes a personnel complaint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a grievance as defined in the policy?

<p>A complaint filed by an employee against a department policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who maintains the official personnel file?

<p>The Human Resources Division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the grievance procedure outlined in the policy?

<p>The Des Plaines Personnel Policy Manual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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