Memorandum of Understanding with Unit 12 - Dpa - State of California

2. Employees who receive minor disciplinary actions or who are separated fromState service for being absent without leave may seek review through the grievanceprocedure contained in this article. Employees who receive major disciplinaryactions can either appeal to the State Personnel Board, or file a grievance pursuantto the terms of this article.B. GENERAL PROVISIONS1. Exclusive Procedure2. Definitionsa. The grievance procedure contained in this article shall be the exclusiveprocedure under this contract for resolving disputes regarding all minordisciplinary (adverse) actions and automatic resignations pursuant toGovernment Code Section 19996.2.b. The grievance procedure contained in this article shall be the exclusiveprocedure for resolving major disciplinary actions when employees waiveappeal to the State Personnel Board.c. Disciplinary actions resulting from a violation of any drug and/or alcohollaw, regulation, State or Department policy, or individualized employeeagreement (STIP) applicable to the affected employee, shall be appealeddirectly to arbitration or SPB.a. Disciplinary (Adverse) Action"Discipline", "disciplinary action" and "adverse action" mean punitivedismissals, demotions, suspensions, deductions in pay, or writtenreprimands.b. Major DisciplineMajor discipline is defined as dismissal, permanent demotion,suspension of more than 3 working days, a temporary demotion, ordeduction in pay of 5 percent (or one step) or greater for more thanthree months (or equivalent reduction in salary).c. Minor DisciplineMinor discipline is defined a written reprimand, suspension for 3working days or less, or reduction in pay of 5 percent (or one step) forthree months or less (or equivalent reduction in salary).92BU 12(99-01)