N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.5

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

Section 4A:2-3.5 - Grievance procedure: Step Two

(a) A grievant may appeal to the Department head or his or her designee within 10 calendar days of:

1. Receipt of the written decision at Step One; or

2. A lack of timely response by the department. See N.J.A.C. 4A:2-3.4(e).

(b) The appeal shall be accompanied by material presented at Step One and any written records or decisions from Step One.

(c) The department shall notify the employee of the scheduled hearing or grievance meeting date within 10 days of receipt of the grievance.

(d) A written decision shall be rendered within 21 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 denial of the grievance appeal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-3.5