Section 6-B1614. ADVERSE ACTION

1614.1Whenever 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.

1614.2An adverse action shall be a suspension of ten (10) or more workdays, a reduction in grade, or removal.

1614.3When 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.

 

authority

Mayor’s Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008, and Sections 404 and 1651 of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code §§ 1-604.04, and 1-616.51 et seq. (2014 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 1845 (March 20, 1987); 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); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7951 (August 13, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 1265 (February 5, 2016).