Appeals of Disciplinary Actions
Reference Civil Service Rule XIV provides that employees may appeal dismissal, demotion, or suspension / non-punitive suspension actions to the Commission. In cases involving dismissal, demotion, or suspension / non-punitive suspension, an appeal hearing by the Commission is mandatory, if requested by the employee. In cases other than dismissal, demotion, or suspension / non-punitive suspension, a hearing is discretionary with the Commission. When discretionary, the Commission decides whether to have a hearing after a review of written materials submitted by the employee and by the Department or after a brief oral summary of the merits of the case by the petitioner. Section 5.A of CivilRead More →