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Within how many calendar days must an employee present a written grievance?
Within how many calendar days must an employee present a written grievance?
- 20 calendar days
- 15 calendar days
- 5 calendar days
- 10 calendar days (correct)
What must be attached to the written grievance?
What must be attached to the written grievance?
- Only the relevant policies and procedures
- Any documents referenced in the grievance or necessary to a review of the grievance (correct)
- A letter from the employee's supervisor
- Only the remedy sought
Who receives a copy of the written grievance?
Who receives a copy of the written grievance?
- Both the employee's immediate supervisor and the Director of Human Resources (correct)
- The Sheriff
- Only the employee's immediate supervisor
- Only the Director of Human Resources
What happens if no decision is rendered within 10 calendar days in Step 1?
What happens if no decision is rendered within 10 calendar days in Step 1?
Can an employee have legal counsel represent them in the grievance process?
Can an employee have legal counsel represent them in the grievance process?
What is the purpose of the supervisor or designee noting the date and time of receipt of the written grievance?
What is the purpose of the supervisor or designee noting the date and time of receipt of the written grievance?
What is the goal of the meeting between the supervisor or designee and the employee in Step 1?
What is the goal of the meeting between the supervisor or designee and the employee in Step 1?
What is the grievance procedure intended to be?
What is the grievance procedure intended to be?
What is the time frame for employees to present their grievance packet to the Sheriff or designee after the decision at Step 2?
What is the time frame for employees to present their grievance packet to the Sheriff or designee after the decision at Step 2?
What is the purpose of the cover page in the grievance packet at Step 3?
What is the purpose of the cover page in the grievance packet at Step 3?
Who receives a copy of the Step 3 grievance packet?
Who receives a copy of the Step 3 grievance packet?
What is the consequence of the Sheriff or designee's decision at Step 3?
What is the consequence of the Sheriff or designee's decision at Step 3?
What is the Sheriff or designee's role in the grievance resolution process?
What is the Sheriff or designee's role in the grievance resolution process?
What is the purpose of the written final decision at Step 3?
What is the purpose of the written final decision at Step 3?
What happens to the written final decision at Step 3?
What happens to the written final decision at Step 3?
Who notes the date and time of receipt of the grievance packet at Step 3?
Who notes the date and time of receipt of the grievance packet at Step 3?
What should an employee include in the cover page of the grievance packet when presenting it to the Department Executive Director or equivalent command at Step 2?
What should an employee include in the cover page of the grievance packet when presenting it to the Department Executive Director or equivalent command at Step 2?
What happens if the Department Executive Director or designee does not render a written decision on the grievance within 10 calendar days?
What happens if the Department Executive Director or designee does not render a written decision on the grievance within 10 calendar days?
Who receives a copy of the Step 2 grievance packet?
Who receives a copy of the Step 2 grievance packet?
What is the purpose of the Department Executive Director or designee noting the date and time of receipt on the written grievance?
What is the purpose of the Department Executive Director or designee noting the date and time of receipt on the written grievance?
What should the Department Executive Director or designee do upon presentation of the grievance at Step 2?
What should the Department Executive Director or designee do upon presentation of the grievance at Step 2?
How long does the Department Executive Director or designee have to render a written decision on the grievance at Step 2?
How long does the Department Executive Director or designee have to render a written decision on the grievance at Step 2?
What is the next step if the employee is not satisfied with the outcome of Step 1?
What is the next step if the employee is not satisfied with the outcome of Step 1?
What is the purpose of the employee presenting the same grievance packet at Step 2?
What is the purpose of the employee presenting the same grievance packet at Step 2?
Study Notes
Grievance Procedure
- Employees who believe they were aggrieved must present a written grievance within 10 calendar days of the date they knew or could have reasonably known of the events giving rise to the grievance.
- The written grievance must include all applicable policies and procedures at issue, as well as the remedy sought.
- Any documents referenced in the grievance or necessary for a review of the grievance must be attached.
Representation
- Employees are not entitled to employee representation by legal counsel, but they can represent themselves in the process.
Grievance Procedure Steps
Step 1
- Employees will first present the written grievance to their immediate supervisor and a copy to the Director of Human Resources.
- The supervisor or designee will note the date and time of receipt on the written grievance.
- The supervisor or designee and employee will attempt to resolve the grievance.
- The supervisor or designee will affirm or deny the allegations and render a written decision identifying the remedy or adjustment, if any, to resolve the grievance.
- The written decision on the grievance will be presented to the employee with a copy to the Director of Human Resources within 10 calendar days after it is presented.
Step 2
- If employees are not satisfied with the outcome of Step 1, they will present the same grievance packet to the Sheriff or designee within five calendar days of the decision at Step 1 or due date for the decision at Step 1.
- Employees will include a cover page indicating the grievance was presented at Step 1 and the outcome of the Step 1 process, including the written Step 1 decision if any.
- The Sheriff or designee will note on the written grievance the date and time of receipt with the signature of the employee receiving it.
- The Sheriff or designee will consider the grievance as presented or may request additional information, including interviews if necessary.
- The Sheriff or designee will affirm or deny the allegations and render a written decision identifying the remedy or adjustment, if any, to resolve the grievance as soon as practicable.
- The written final decision will be presented to the employee with a copy to the employee's immediate supervisor and a copy to the Director of Human Resources.
Step 3
- If employees are not satisfied with the outcome of Step 2, they will present the same grievance packet to the Department Executive Director or equivalent command within five calendar days of the decision at Step 2 or due date for the decision at Step 2.
- Employees will include a cover page indicating the grievance was presented at Step 2 and the outcome of the Step 2 process, including the written Step 2 decision if any.
- The Department Executive Director or designee will note on the written grievance the date and time of receipt with the signature of the employee receiving it.
- The Department Executive Director or designee and employee will attempt to resolve the grievance.
- The Department Executive Director or designee will affirm or deny the allegations and render a written decision identifying the remedy or adjustment, if any, to resolve the grievance.
- The written decision on the grievance will be presented to the employee with a copy to the employee's immediate supervisor and a copy to the Director of Human Resources within 10 calendar days after it is presented.
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This quiz covers the steps and rules for employees to file a grievance in the workplace, including the required information and documentation.
