Agency:
Scheme Nickname:
Grievance Hearings
This adjudicative scheme provides an avenue for Department of Commerce employees to avoid EEO proceedings and instead file grievances with the Department in order to receive relief in a matter of concern or dissatisfaction regarding their employment.
All procedures are contained in a Department Administrative Order: DAO 202-771 (June 08, 2011).
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant for Secretary for Administration | No |
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure:
NOTE: This scheme arises after an informal grievance is filed with a supervisor or manager at the lowest organizational level, usually the employee's immediate supervisor. Within 10 days of the receipt of the decision of the supervisor, an employee can request a formal proceeding.
See DAO Sec. 7, Part .01.
Types of Adjudication:
Other
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
No
