Author: David
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What Issues Can Be Grieved?
What Issues Can Be Grieved for Virginia Public Employees? Not all employment issues are eligible for a grievance hearing. According to Code of Virginia § 2.2-3004 and the Grievance Procedure Manual, employees can file a grievance for issues such as: These categories offer protection against a range of adverse employment actions, giving employees a pathway…
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What Is a Grievance Hearing?
The Hearing under the Grievance Procedure Manual In Virginia, state employees are protected by the Virginia Personnel Act, which includes provisions for a structured grievance process. A grievance hearing is a formal administrative process that gives employees the chance to contest certain employment actions. These hearings are not held in a traditional courtroom but follow…
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How do I know what qualifies for a grievance hearing?
Not all employer actions will qualify for a hearing. There are certain employer actions which will automatically qualify and some that may qualify. There are others which will not qualify. △ Employer actions which automatically qualify: △ Employer Actions which may qualify: △ Employer actions which do not qualify:
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How do I file a grievance under the Virginia State Grievance Procedure?
If you are a non-exempt, non-probationary employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia, you may initiate a grievance by filling out the “Grievance Form A.” The Grievance Form A is provided by the Department of Human Resources (DHRM) and available at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/edrdocuments/grievance-forms/form-a-202095c368872ae443c1a7762f3dc3753369.pdf?sfvrsn=dc4c883a_2 The Grievance Form A must explain your management’s actions or omissions. You must include…