In special cases, an employee may be suspended without pay pending a hearing by the supervisor or Human Resources Department, but such hearing must be held within 72 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Holidays after such suspension. Employees who fail to appear at their scheduled hearing for any reason shall forfeit their right to a hearing provided reasonable notification of the hearing was provided. In such cases, appropriate corrective action may be given to the involved employee without a hearing . 9.7 Oral and written reprimands shall not be appealable beyond Level 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 9.7 and 9.8 above, any employee s corrective action for harassment or violence shall be maintained in the employee s personnel file for three years.
All courses are subject to prior approval from the department head.
10.3 Vocational courses taken by regular full-time employees may qualify for education reimbursement provided such are job related and with prior approval of the department head.