Manual of Procedure in Disciplinary Actions
New York State Department of Civil Service
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Manual of Procedure in Disciplinary Actions
Andrew M. Cuomo Governor
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This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is not to be used as legal authority for any purpose. Specific legal authority comes exclusively from statute and case law and we reserve the right to revise, modify or alter the contents of this manual at any time.
Copyright ? 2003 by the New York State Department of Civil Service
Manual of Procedure in Disciplinary Actions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
PREFACE
I
1
PURPOSE OF MANUAL
II
2
STATUTORY OVERVIEW
III
3
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES COVERED BY SECTION 75
IV
5
General Temporary, Provisional, Part-time or Per Diem Employees Probation Private Secretary, Cashier, Deputy Independent Officers Notice of Status as War Veteran or Exempt Volunteer Firefighter
PROCEDURE BEFORE DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS TAKEN
V
11
Fair Play-Due Process General Policies Records Showing Incompetency or Misconduct E-Mail Conferences and Counseling Assignment to Other Locations/Duties Investigation Representation During Investigation Criminal Acts or Omissions Medical Examination
OFFENSES SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
VI
22
Time Limitations Offense Must Be Substantial Effect of Layoff "Outside" or "Off Duty" Offenses Indictment and Conviction on Criminal Charges Retaliatory Action
PREPARATION OF CHARGES
VII
26
Form Charge Specifications Related Matters
SUSPENSION
VIII
32
TRANSMITTAL OF NOTICE AND STATEMENT OF CHARGES
THE ANSWER
EFFECT OF RESIGNATION
DESIGNATION OF HEARING OFFICER
SUBPOENAS
General Who May Issue Subpoenas Obtaining a Subpoena Service Fees
COUNSEL AND REPRESENTATION
HEARING
General Open or Closed Hearing Adjournments Relationship Between Hearing Officer and Employee Failure or Refusal to Appeal Hearing Procedures/Evidence Stenographic Record/Exhibits
SETTLEMENT
THE DETERMINATION
General Evaluation of the Evidence Reinstatement If Found Not Guilty Penalties Notice of Determination Other Procedural Requirements Effects of Penalties Suspension or Fine of Overtime Ineligible Employees
APPEALS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OR PERSONNEL OFFICER
Procedure on Appeal Determination on Appeal
CONCLUSIONS
APPENDIX
IX
34
X
36
XI
38
XII
39
XIII
41
XIV
44
XV
45
XVI
50
XVII
51
XVIII
59
XIX
63
Section I Preface
When public sector employees are incompetent at work or engage in misconduct relating to the performance of their duties, employers may seek to discipline those employees, either to correct their behavior or to remove them from the workforce. Employers, however, are bound by specific laws and court decisions that relate to the procedural and substantive requirements to effect discharge or other disciplinary penalties.
Although there is increased public and judicial scrutiny in this area, the notion that public employees may be disciplined or separated from public service only under the most extreme circumstances, and solely for the gravest offenses, is utterly untrue. The same reasons which are generally acceptable for disciplining employees in private industry may be the basis for discipline in the public service ? although in public service specific due process procedures must be followed and the employer's actions are subject to broader review.
We have prepared this manual to aid administrative officials in becoming more familiar with the formalities required to meet current legislative and judicial standards. Since the last revision of this manual in 1987, there have been many changes and additions that are now reflected in this edition.
We have also included some recommendations relating to personnel practices that have a bearing on disciplinary procedures, and also some suggestions on how to make the disciplinary process more fair, efficient and manageable.
This 2003 revised edition of the Manual of Procedure in Disciplinary Actions pursuant to the Civil Service Law was prepared by the Law Bureau of the Department of Civil Service.
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