Disciplinary review procedures Clause Samples
The disciplinary review procedures clause outlines the formal process for addressing alleged violations of rules or misconduct within an organization. Typically, it details the steps for investigating complaints, notifying the involved parties, conducting hearings, and determining appropriate disciplinary actions. This clause ensures that disciplinary matters are handled fairly and consistently, providing a clear framework that protects both the organization and individuals from arbitrary or biased decisions.
Disciplinary review procedures. (1) An employee may request disciplinary review of written discipline, other than suspension without pay, dismissal or disciplinary demotion. Any employee requesting disciplinary review shall file the request for review in writing on a form provided by the human resources department within ten (10) working days of receiving the written notice under section 19-226. The request must be filed with the human resources department, which shall promptly forward a copy to the employee’s department head. Within ten (10) working days, the department head, or the department head’s designee, shall meet with the employee and any other necessary staff for a determination of the request, as well as review any documentation relating to the disciplinary action. The department head’s designee shall not be the same person who imposed the discipline. Upon completing the review, the department head, or the department head’s designee, shall issue a decision on a form provided by the human resources department either affirming the disciplinary action or making such modification as the department head, or the department head’s designee, deems appropriate, and shall give notice of that decision to the employee and the human resources department.
(2) If the employee is dissatisfied with the department head’s decision, the employee may request that the original complaint be forwarded to the human resources department within five (5) working days for elevated review. The human resources director, or the director’s designee, may attempt to