COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. This article applies to external complaints or allegations made by members of the public, clients, and/or a client’s family. A Site Director/designee shall be responsible for investigating allegations or complaints of misconduct against an employee which may result in disciplinary action. When the employee under investigation is to be interviewed concerning the alleged misconduct which could result in disciplinary action, the employee shall be notified in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the interview. In the event of an emergency, such reasonable notice as the circumstances permit shall be given. The notice shall state that an official investigation is being conducted and shall state the subject matter of the interview. Any interview of an employee under this article shall be conducted at a reasonable time, in a suitable location, and, when practical, on CDS premises when the employee is on duty. A Union representative or Union attorney may be present to advise and counsel the employee. If an employee witness believes an interview may result in disciplinary action against him/her, he/she may request a Union representative and the interview shall be stayed until a Union representative is retained. An employee under investigation shall be informed in writing within a reasonable time, but no later than five (5) work days, after the investigation is completed, of any conclusions made. The investigation report and conclusions shall be included with the initial complaint/allegation when placed in the employee’s personnel file.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. This article applies to external complaints or allegations made by members of the public, clients, and/or a client’s family. A Site Director/designee shall be responsible for investigating allegations or complaints of misconduct against an employee which may result in disciplinary action. When the employee under investigation is to be interviewed concerning the alleged misconduct which could result in disciplinary action, the employee shall be notified in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the interview. In the event of an emergency, such reasonable notice as the circumstances permit shall be given. The notice shall state that an official investigation is being conducted and shall state the subject matter of the interview. Any interview of an employee under this article shall be conducted at a reasonable time, in a suitable location, and, when practical, on CDS premises when the employee is on duty. A Union union representative or Union union attorney may be present presented to advise and counsel the employee. If an employee witness believes an interview may result in disciplinary action against him/her, he/she may request a Union union representative and the interview shall be stayed until a Union union representative is retained. An employee under investigation shall be informed in writing within a reasonable time, but no later than five (5) work daysworkdays, after the investigation is completed, of any conclusions made. The investigation report and conclusions shall be included with the initial complaint/allegation when placed place in the employee’s personnel file.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. This article applies to external complaints or allegations made by members of the public, clients, and/or a client’s 's family. A Site Director/designee shall be responsible for investigating allegations or complaints of misconduct against an employee which may result in disciplinary action. When the employee under investigation is to be interviewed concerning the alleged misconduct which could result in disciplinary action, the employee shall be notified in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the interview. In the event of an emergency, such reasonable notice as the circumstances permit shall be given. The notice shall state that an official investigation is being conducted and shall state the subject matter of the interview. Any interview of an employee under this article shall be conducted at a reasonable time, in a suitable location, and, when practical, on CDS premises when the employee is on duty. A Union union representative or Union union attorney may be present presented to advise and counsel the employee. If an employee witness believes an interview may result in disciplinary action against him/her, he/she may request a Union union representative and the interview shall be stayed until a Union union representative is retained. An employee under investigation shall be informed in writing within a reasonable time, but no later than five (5) work daysworkdays, after the investigation is completed, of any conclusions made. The investigation report and conclusions shall be included with the initial complaint/allegation when placed place in the employee’s 's personnel file.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement