DARIEN FIRE & RESCUE

101.01 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

 

I. A grievance is a complaint or dispute by a member relating to employment, including the following:

 

A. Disciplinary actions involving dismissal, demotion, or suspension, provided that dismissals are grievable whenever resulting from formal discipline or unsatisfactory job performance.

 

B. The application of personal policies procedures, rules, and regulations.

 

C. Acts of retaliation resulting from the use of the grievance procedure, participation in the grievance of another member, compliance with any federal or state law, reporting any violation of such law to a governmental authority, or seeking any change in law before Congress or the state legislature.

 

D. Complaints of discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, race, gender, or sexual orientation.

 

II. A member who believes there is a legitimate reason to file a complaint or grievance should consult the applicable section of the Civil Service Handbook.