D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1614

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-B1614 - ADVERSE ACTION

1614.1

Whenever a corrective action fails to improve a performance or conduct problem, or in the case when an employee cannot carry an essential duty of his or her employment, adverse action may be warranted.

1614.2

An adverse action shall be a suspension of ten (10) or more workdays, a reduction in grade, or removal.

1614.3

When an adverse action is warranted, the agency shall:

(a) Provide a notice of proposed adverse action, in accordance with § 1618;

(b) Afford the employee an opportunity to respond, in accordance with § 1621;

(c) In the case of removal, provide for an independent review by a hearing officer, pursuant to § 1622;

(d) Provide a final decision on the proposed adverse action, in accordance with § 1623; and

(e) If an adverse action is taken, notify the employee of his or her applicable appeal rights.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1614

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7094 (September 1, 2000); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11781 (December 27, 2002); and as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7951 (August 13, 2004); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 1265 (2/5/2016)