1205 Corrective Action Disciplinary Process

Question 1

3 Discipline Types

Answer 1

Positive, Corrective, Progressive

Question 2

Admin Leave w/ Pay is used for

Answer 2

For ongoing investigations; not appealable.

Question 3

Progressive Discipline Steps

Answer 3

Verbal counsel > Verbal reprimand > Written reprimand > Suspension > Demotion > Dismissal

Question 4

Suspension Approval

Answer 4

BC for up to 3 shifts; Asst. Chief or Fire Chief for >3 shifts.

Question 5

Max Suspension w/o Pay

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

Appealable Disciplines

Answer 6

Dismissal, Demotion, Suspension

Question 7

No Appeal Rights

Answer 7

Initial probationary employees, except for unlawful actions.

Question 8

Disciplines to Document

Answer 8

Verbal/Written reprimands, Suspension, Demotion, Dismissal

Question 9

Response Time for File

Answer 9

7 days for written reprimands, suspensions, demotions

Question 10

Supervisor Must Provide

Answer 10

Letter of intended discipline

Question 11

Fire Chief & Dismissal

Answer 11

Paid admin leave & pre-dismissal notice

Question 12

Disciplinary Meeting Rep

Answer 12

Peer, Union, or Legal; notify supervisor.

Question 13

Appeal Time Frame

Answer 13

3 days after final action; 3 days after management response.

Question 14

ALJ Overturns

Answer 14

Sends matter back to Fire Chief for alternate discipline.

Question 15

Appeal Step 1

Answer 15

Discuss w/ supervisor > Appeal w/in 3 days to next level > 7 days for manager reply

Question 16

Appeal Step 2

Answer 16

Unsatisfied > 3 days to Fire Chief > 7 days for final, binding decision

Question 17

Appeal Step 3

Answer 17

Request hearing in 7 days; ALJ-led; decision w/in 20 days; final and binding.

Question 18

Central File Disciplines

Answer 18

All except verbal counseling