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?

Either individual employees or group representatives Signup and view all the answers

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

Promote verbal communication between employees and supervisors Signup and view all the answers

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

A complaint, dispute, or request regarding employment terms or conditions Signup and view all the answers

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

Their collective bargaining agreement Signup and view all the answers

What Illinois state law is referenced in the grievance procedure?

5 ILCS 315/8 Signup and view all the answers

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

To follow the grievance procedure in the collective bargaining agreement if it exists Signup and view all the answers

What is a personnel complaint?

An allegation of misconduct or improper job performance against a department employee Signup and view all the answers

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

Follow the procedures outlined in the Des Plaines Personnel Policy Manual Signup and view all the answers

Who is entitled to have representation during the grievance process?

All employees of the Des Plaines Police Department Signup and view all the answers

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

The exclusive representative of the employee's bargaining group Signup and view all the answers

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personnel Complaints Policy?

To define what constitutes a personnel complaint Signup and view all the answers

What is a grievance as defined in the policy?

A complaint filed by an employee against a department policy Signup and view all the answers

Who maintains the official personnel file?

The Human Resources Division Signup and view all the answers

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

The Des Plaines Personnel Policy Manual Signup and view all the answers

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