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Request for a Civil Service Commission Hearing on an allegation of workplace discrimination and consider the appointment of a Hearing Officer
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HUMAN RESOURCES' RECOMMENDATION
The Director of Human Resources recommends that the Civil Service Commission appoint a hearing officer in the matter of the March 21, 2019 complaint alleging a probationary employee ("Employee G") was released from employment on the basis of discrimination, pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1.034, Civil Service Commission Hearing (Final Administrative Review Level), paragraph C, Hearing by a Hearing Officer.
Further, the Director of Human Resources recommends that the parties (County and the complainant, or complainant's representative, if any) mutually select a hearing officer. In the event the parties do not mutually select a hearing officer within twenty (20) calendar days, then the Director of Human Resources will provide a list of three names to the parties. Following a coin toss, each party will alternatively strike one name and the remaining name will be the selected hearing officer.
SUMMARY
On March 21, 2019, the Human Resources Department received a written request for a hearing before the Civil Service Commission, alleging her release from employment during the probationary period was on the basis of discrimination. The employee requested a Civil Service Commission hearing in accordance with Civil Service Rule 1.031.
DISCUSSION
Civil Service Rule 1.031, Procedures for Filing a Complaint of Alleged Discrimination, provides six options for an individual to file his/her discrimination complaint:
1. Immediate supervisor;
2. Any supervisor or manager within or outside the department; or
3. Department Head; or
4. Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee; or
5. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer; or
6. The Civil Service Commission, with the exception of harassment complaints which do not affect a tangible job benefit.
Section 1.032, Civil Service Commiss...
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