N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 4A:2-3.1 - General provisions

(a) Minor discipline is a formal written reprimand or a suspension or fine of five working days or less.

(b) A grievance is an employee complaint regarding any term or condition that is beyond the employee's control and is remedial by management.

(c) The causes for minor disciplinary actions shall be the same as for major disciplinary actions. See N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3.

(d) This subchapter shall not apply to local service, where an appointing authority may establish procedures for processing minor discipline and grievances.

(e) In State service, this subchapter shall only apply to:

1. Minor discipline appeals of permanent employees in the career service or persons serving a working test period. Appointing authorities may establish procedures for other employees.

2. Grievance appeals of any employees in the career or unclassified services.

(f) Grievance procedures shall not be used to address any matter for which there is another specific type of appeal to the Civil Service Commission.

(g) This subchapter shall not be utilized to review a matter exclusively covered by a negotiated labor agreement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2966(a), effective 12/7/2015