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Department of Human Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Discipline
Q: What rights do I have if I am
being disciplined?
A: Classified employees who receive disciplinary action of
less than a three (3) day suspension may appeal their disciplinary
action through the Dispute Resolution process. Classified employees
who receive disciplinary action of a three (3) day suspension up to
termination (including reductions and disciplinary demotions) may
appeal these disciplinary actions through the State Personnel Board
of Review.
Unclassified employees may appeal disciplinary actions through the
University's Dispute Resolution process. The Provost is the final
authority for such appeals.
Employees whose terms and conditions of employment are covered by a
collective bargaining agreement should review the applicable
sections of their labor agreement.
The University practices progressive discipline. In disciplinary
matters involving more egregious performance or behavior, the
University may exercise accelerated discipline, up to and including
termination of employment.
Classified
Dispute Resolution Procedure
Unclassified Dispute Resolution Procedure
Dispute Resolution Form
State Personnel Board of Review, 65 E
State St # 12, Columbus, OH 43215 - (614) 466-7046
Q: What is progressive
discipline?
A: Progressive discipline begins at the lowest level of
formal discipline and advances to the highest level of formal
discipline. Typically a Verbal Warning is the lowest level of
discipline. Termination is the highest level of discipline. The
progression of discipline differs between classified and
unclassified employees.
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Q: What is the
difference between informal and formal discipline?
A: Coaching and counseling are forms of informal
discipline. Discipline at this level is not normally documented.
Verbal and written warnings and suspensions are forms of formal
discipline. Only formal discipline is recognized as counting
towards the progressive disciplinary process.
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Q: What is a due
process meeting?
A: The due process meeting is typically referred to as a "Loudermill"
conference. All employees have a right to be heard before
disciplinary action is taken. The United States Supreme Court holds
that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment necessitates
a pretermination conference to protect the rights of certain
employees. Classified employees and classified bargaining unit
employees are subject to due process meetings for advanced stages of
progressive discipline (suspensions through terminations).
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Q: Can I appeal a
demotion or suspension?
A: Classified employees may appeal demotions or suspensions
to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and, if still
dissatisfied, to the State Personnel Board of Review (SPBR).
Unclassified employees may appeal demotions or suspensions through
the Dispute Resolution process.
Classified
Dispute Resolution Procedure
Unclassified Dispute Resolution Procedure
Dispute Resolution Form
State Personnel Board of Review, 65 E
State St # 12, Columbus, OH 43215 - (614) 466-7046
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