N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 4A:2-3.4 - Grievance procedure: Step One: State service

(a) A grievance shall be presented in writing on the Grievance Procedure Form (DPF-251) to the office or individual designated by the department to process the matter. It must be filed within 30 calendar days from either the date on which the alleged act occurred or the date on which the grievant should reasonably have known of its occurrence. Efforts should be made to resolve the matter informally.

(b) All grievances shall:

1. Specify the particular act or circumstance being grieved;

2. State the requested remedy; and

3. Indicate whether the employee is representing himself or herself or the name of the employee's counsel or agent.

(c) The office or individual receiving the grievance shall notify the employee of the scheduled hearing or grievance meeting date within seven days of receipt of the grievance. Such hearing or grievance meeting shall be conducted within 30 days of receipt of the grievance, unless an additional time period is agreed to by the parties.

(d) A written decision shall be rendered within 14 days after the conclusion of the hearing or grievance meeting.

(e) Lack of response by the department within the periods set forth in (c) and (d) above, unless the parties have consented to a time extension, shall be considered a negative response.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.4

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2966(a), effective 12/7/2015