S.C. Code Regs. § § 19-718.01

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 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.