This chapter outlines the procedures to be followed by Trust Fund employees when appealing a disciplinary or adverse action, or when filing a grievance over a matter of personal concern or dissatisfaction which is subject to the control of the Smithsonian. An appeal is a written request for review of a decision to suspend, furlough, demote or remove the employee.
Days are calendar days.
A fact finder is an individual appointed, when appropriate, to ascertain the circumstances concerning a grievance or appeal. A fact finder may be an employee of the Smithsonian or an individual not associated with the Institution. A fact finder may not be directly under the jurisdiction of the reviewing official. A grievance is a request for review of a practice, condition, or occurrence including a letter of caution or reprimand, which is a matter of personal concern or dissatisfaction to the employee. A personnel specialist is the individual in the Personnel Office or in the SAO personnel department assigned to perform the operating personnel functions for particular subdivisions within the Institution.