You have been assigned to be a Skelly Hearing Officer…
Your role is to listen to the employee and ask clarifying questions in order to get the full story from their perspective. This gives the employee an opportunity to explain things such as: what they did and why; to deny allegations they believe are false or distorted; to raise mitigating factors; and to possibly “fall on the sword”. You are not there to defend the proposed disciplinary action, the Department, or any particular individuals involved. Introductions Name, title, how you want to be called Explain you are here to listen to what the employee has to say about the events and make a recommendation toRead More →