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When can an employee file a grievance under the SJSO policy?
When can an employee file a grievance under the SJSO policy?
- If they are happy with the enforcement of rules
- Only when their evaluations are based on performance factors
- Only when they are completely satisfied with the interpretation of rules
- When they believe the rules and regulations are applied unjustly (correct)
Who is responsible for coordinating the grievance procedure according to the SJSO Policy?
Who is responsible for coordinating the grievance procedure according to the SJSO Policy?
- The Sheriff
- The GNSV Division Director (correct)
- The Undersheriff
- The Performance Evaluations Division Director
What action can be taken if an employee's Supervisor is involved in the grievance?
What action can be taken if an employee's Supervisor is involved in the grievance?
- Discuss the grievance publicly
- Forward the grievance to the Undersheriff or GNSV Division Director (correct)
- Ignore the situation
- Refer the grievance to a colleague
Under what circumstances can time limits within the grievance process be extended?
Under what circumstances can time limits within the grievance process be extended?
What is a requirement for filing a grievance against a performance evaluation?
What is a requirement for filing a grievance against a performance evaluation?
Who has the authority to extend time limits within the grievance process?
Who has the authority to extend time limits within the grievance process?
According to the SJSO policy, who resolves grievances?
According to the SJSO policy, who resolves grievances?
In what instances can an employee file a grievance under the SJSO policy?
In what instances can an employee file a grievance under the SJSO policy?
What is the deadline for raising an issue with the Supervisor?
What is the deadline for raising an issue with the Supervisor?
If the Supervisor's oral answer is not satisfactory, what is the next step?
If the Supervisor's oral answer is not satisfactory, what is the next step?
What should the written grievance contain?
What should the written grievance contain?
How long does the Supervisor have to respond in writing to the grievance?
How long does the Supervisor have to respond in writing to the grievance?
What is required for the Supervisor's written response?
What is required for the Supervisor's written response?
If the Supervisor does not respond in writing within the specified time frame, what should the employee do?
If the Supervisor does not respond in writing within the specified time frame, what should the employee do?
What document should be completed if the Supervisor's answer is unsatisfactory?
What document should be completed if the Supervisor's answer is unsatisfactory?
What must the written grievance include?
What must the written grievance include?
What action should the Supervisor take if the grievance is not resolved according to the text?
What action should the Supervisor take if the grievance is not resolved according to the text?
What happens if the Division Director does not provide a response within ten calendar days?
What happens if the Division Director does not provide a response within ten calendar days?
Who has the final authority in intervening at any step of the grievance procedure?
Who has the final authority in intervening at any step of the grievance procedure?
What does the text state about the employee contacting the Division Director directly?
What does the text state about the employee contacting the Division Director directly?
When should a personal conference with the Sheriff be scheduled for an unresolved grievance?
When should a personal conference with the Sheriff be scheduled for an unresolved grievance?
What happens if the Sheriff is unable to provide a satisfactory answer to the employee?
What happens if the Sheriff is unable to provide a satisfactory answer to the employee?
How many days does the Supervisor have to forward the grievance issue to the Division Director?
How many days does the Supervisor have to forward the grievance issue to the Division Director?
What follows if the Supervisors note that the solution is acceptable on the Grievance Form?
What follows if the Supervisors note that the solution is acceptable on the Grievance Form?
What is the role of employees in representing themselves through the grievance procedure?
What is the role of employees in representing themselves through the grievance procedure?
Where are all incoming grievances kept during each calendar year?
Where are all incoming grievances kept during each calendar year?
What action does the GNSV Division Director take if an employee fails to respond within the time limit to a reply from the Supervisor or Division Director?
What action does the GNSV Division Director take if an employee fails to respond within the time limit to a reply from the Supervisor or Division Director?
What happens to a grievance if the aggrieved employee accepts a solution at any step in the process?
What happens to a grievance if the aggrieved employee accepts a solution at any step in the process?
Where are the previous years' grievance files kept?
Where are the previous years' grievance files kept?
What is the responsibility of the GNSV Division Director in maintaining grievance records?
What is the responsibility of the GNSV Division Director in maintaining grievance records?
What action does the GNSV Division Director take if an employee fails to respond within the time limit to a reply?
What action does the GNSV Division Director take if an employee fails to respond within the time limit to a reply?
What is the consequence of the aggrieved employee accepting a solution at any step in the grievance process?
What is the consequence of the aggrieved employee accepting a solution at any step in the grievance process?
What is the purpose of the Open Door Policy implemented by the Sheriff?
What is the purpose of the Open Door Policy implemented by the Sheriff?
Who has access to the grievance files according to the text?
Who has access to the grievance files according to the text?
What happens to employees who use the Open Door Policy according to the text?
What happens to employees who use the Open Door Policy according to the text?
Why is the use of the Open Door Policy encouraged along with the grievance procedure?
Why is the use of the Open Door Policy encouraged along with the grievance procedure?
What is the relationship between the Open Door Policy and the grievance procedure?
What is the relationship between the Open Door Policy and the grievance procedure?
Whose review does the analysis of agency grievances get sent to annually?
Whose review does the analysis of agency grievances get sent to annually?
What is the purpose of conducting an analysis of agency grievances according to the text?
What is the purpose of conducting an analysis of agency grievances according to the text?
Who ensures the conducting of the analysis of agency grievances according to the text?
Who ensures the conducting of the analysis of agency grievances according to the text?
What happens if measures must be taken to reduce the causes of grievances according to the analysis?
What happens if measures must be taken to reduce the causes of grievances according to the analysis?
What is the significance of employees notifying their chain of command when using the Open Door Policy?
What is the significance of employees notifying their chain of command when using the Open Door Policy?
