Section 389-15-10 - Disciplinary Action1. An appointing authority may discipline a MMS employee for misconduct, unsatisfactory job performance or other cause. A. Disciplinary action is defined as suspension with or without pay, demotion or dismissal.B. The specific reason(s) for suspension, demotion or dismissal shall be furnished to the employee in writing prior to the effective date of the disciplinary action.2. Appeal Procedure A. A permanent employee may appeal a disciplinary action pursuant to 5 MRSA, §7081 - 7085, as amended.B. Probationary, acting capacity, project and other non-status employees who may be disciplined are not entitled to an appeal as otherwise provided.3. Related provisions A. No length of service shall be acquired during the period of disciplinary suspension.B. Employees who are exempt from the overtime provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act may be suspended without pay pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.18- 389 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 10