701 Coverage

Written warnings, disciplinary demotions, disciplinary suspensions, and dismissals are disciplinary actions for employees who violate standards of conduct, abuse attendance or other work rules, fail to satisfactorily discharge the duties of their positions, or engage in conduct which is inconsistent with efficient public service or which brings discredit upon the County.

Coverage

Temporary and probationary employees serve at the will of the County and may be dismissed without cause.  These employees may be dismissed by the department head or his designee at any time without further notice and without any hearing or right of appeal, except when the employee alleges unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, gender, national origin, religion, or disability. 

Exemptions:

The Sheriff, the Register of Deeds, and the Director of Elections have authority to demote or dismiss all employees in their respective departments. Employees within these departments should consult with their

department’s management on any disciplinary procedures.

Regular employees may be disciplined or dismissed for cause relating to their job performance or personal conduct.  The following are bases for disciplinary action:

A supervisor's failure to comply with all procedural requirements of this Chapter will not invalidate a disciplinary action unless the failure to comply harms the employee or his rights under this section.

Revised 01/02/08