Section 403 – Advancement of grievance to administrator — Initial hearing.
67-19a-403. Advancement of grievance to administrator — Initial hearing. (1) At any time after a career service employee submits a written grievance to the administrator under Subsection 67-19a-402(4), the administrator may attempt to settle the grievance informally by conference, conciliation, and persuasion with the employee and the agency. (2) (a) When an employee advances a […]
Section 404 – Evidentiary hearing.
67-19a-404. Evidentiary hearing. (1) If the administrator determines that the office has authority to review the grievance, the administrator shall: (a) appoint a hearing officer to adjudicate the grievance; and (b) set a date for the evidentiary hearing that is either: (i) not later than 30 days after the date the administrator determines that the […]
Section 405 – Prehearing conference.
67-19a-405. Prehearing conference. (1) The administrator may require the presence of each party, the representatives of each party, and other designated persons at a prehearing conference. (2) At the conference, the administrator may require the parties to: (a) identify which allegations are admitted and which allegations are denied; (b) submit a joint statement detailing: (i) […]
Section 102 – Work environment policy.
Effective 7/1/2020 67-19a-102. Work environment policy. As recognized and provided in Section 67-26-201, it is the policy of the state of Utah to provide and maintain a work environment free from abusive conduct. Amended by Chapter 155, 2020 General Session
Section 201 – Career Service Review Office created — Appointment of an administrator — Reporting — Qualifications.
Effective 5/12/2020 67-19a-201. Career Service Review Office created — Appointment of an administrator — Reporting — Qualifications. (1) There is created a Career Service Review Office. (2) (a) The governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, an administrator of the office. (b) The administrator shall have demonstrated an ability to administer […]
Section 202 – Powers — Scope of authority.
Effective 5/4/2022 67-19a-202. Powers — Scope of authority. (1) The office shall serve as the final administrative body to review a grievance from a career service employee and an agency of a decision regarding: (a) a dismissal; (b) a demotion; (c) a suspension; (d) a reduction in force; (e) a dispute concerning abandonment of position; […]
Section 203 – Rulemaking authority.
67-19a-203. Rulemaking authority. (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the administrator may make rules governing: (a) definitions of terms, phrases, and words used in the grievance process established by this chapter; (b) what matters constitute excusable neglect for purposes of the waiver of time limits established by this chapter; […]
Section 204 – Administrator — Powers.
Effective 5/12/2015 67-19a-204. Administrator — Powers. (1) In conjunction with any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or other proceeding, the administrator may: (a) administer an oath; (b) certify an official act; (c) subpoena a witness, document, and other evidence; and (d) grant a continuance as provided by rule. (2) (a) The administrator may: (i) assign qualified, impartial […]
Section 205 – Employment transfer.
Effective 7/1/2021 67-19a-205. Employment transfer. At any point during the grievance process, the employer and the employee may mutually agree to a transfer of the employee to another equivalent position, if and to the extent that such a position is available, in accordance with division rules for transfer and reassignment. Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 […]
Section 301 – Charges submissible under grievance procedure.
Effective 5/8/2018 67-19a-301. Charges submissible under grievance procedure. (1) This grievance procedure may only be used by career service employees who are not: (a) public applicants for a position with the state’s work force; (b) public employees of the state’s political subdivisions; (c) public employees covered by other grievance procedures; or (d) employees of state […]