S.C. Code Regs. § 19-718.01

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 19-718.01 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY

A. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) shall develop a grievance model policy to assist an agency in its policy development. The Office of Human Resources must review and approve each agency's grievance policy.

B. Each agency shall develop a grievance policy and established procedures that will ensure timely and equitable treatment for the review of the employee's grievances.

C. All covered employees are eligible to initiate a grievance or an appeal as specified in the Act.

D. Teaching and research faculty, professional librarians, academic administrators, and all other persons holding faculty appointments at post-secondary educational institutions, including any branch campuses, shall not be covered by these regulations but shall be governed by Section 8-17-380 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

E. No employee shall be disciplined or otherwise prejudiced in employment for exercising rights or testifying under the Act.

S.C. Code Regs. 19-718.01

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.