3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Decision Letter
What is it? A letter notifying the employee that disciplinary action is being taken. The letter states the level and effective date of the disciplineRead More →
3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Employee’s Reply
What is it? An employee is given the opportunity to reply, either orally, in writing, or both, to the charges made in the Intent Letter.Read More →
3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Intent Letter
What is it? This Skelly letter informs the employee of the intent to take a disciplinary action. It sets forth the proposed discipline, the CivilRead More →
Background
The Skelly decision (Skelly vs. California Personnel Board) determined that a permanent public employee has a property interest in his/her job, which is protected byRead More →
Material Relied On: Employee Relations Bulletin 1
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Correspondence DATE: April 2015 TO: All Management Employees FROM: Nicole McKay, Employee & Labor Relations Manager SUBJECT:Read More →
Procedures for the Skelly Process
Prior to initiating any disciplinary action, the supervisor and/or manager will conduct investigatory interviews with the employee and any witnesses to determine the facts involved.Read More →
Sample Skelly Decision Letter – AWOL (Non-Punitive Discipline)
– PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE Employee Address Dear Ms. Employee: Please take notice that you are issued a letter that equates toRead More →
Sample Skelly Intent Letter – Attendance (Non-Punitive Discipline)
– PLACE ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – DATE Name Classification Department (Hand delivered) Dear Mr. NAME: Please take notice that it is the intent ofRead More →
Skelly Process:Employee Relations Bulletin 2
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Correspondence DATE: April 2015 TO: All Management Employees FROM: Nicole McKay, Employee & Labor Relations Manager SUBJECT:Read More →
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 theRead More →