Common use of Personnel File – Review Of Adverse Comments Before Entry In Clause in Contracts

Personnel File – Review Of Adverse Comments Before Entry In. No employee shall have any comment adverse to the employee’s interest entered in the employee’s official personnel records file which may be used for disciplinary action without the employee having first read and signed, or initialed the document containing the adverse comment. Except that such entry may be made if after reading the document, the employee refuses to sign or initial it. The employee shall have thirty (30) calendar days from receipt to file a response. Should an employee refuse to sign or initial the document, that fact shall be noted on the document and signed or initialed by the supervisor. In the event an employee is not available due to resignation, termination, or leave of absence longer than thirty (30) days, to read and sign or initial the document, a copy of the document with a notation stating “cc: Personnel File” will be mailed to the employee’s last known address. For purposes of this Section, “adverse” shall refer to comments critical of any aspect of the employee’s performance of job duties.