Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 273 - STATE PERSONNEL DIVISION
Chapter 13 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 273-13-004 - PROCEDURE FOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY ACTION

004.01(A) Prior to imposing discipline, employees are entitled to written notice of the proposed allegations against them, which will identify the rule or policy violated and include an explanation of an agency's evidence against them. (Oral notice may be sufficient when written notice is not expedient.) The explanation will include a description of the incident involved and/or dates of occurrence to the extent the explanation would not impair the function or operation of the agency or expose the agency to legal liability.

004.01(B) Prior to imposing discipline, the employee is entitled to an opportunity to present mitigating evidence or reasons why disciplinary action should not be taken. If the opportunity or explanation is in the form of a meeting, the agency head will afford the employee adequate notice as to time, place, and purpose of such meeting. 24- hour notice is considered adequate.

(A) Advised in writing of the nature of the offense;

(B) Advised of the disciplinary action being administered; and

(C) If appropriate, notified of the time allowed for improvement and the consequences (including dismissal) of future violations or failure to improve. The employee's signature does not constitute agreement with the content of the document. If the employee refuses to sign, the supervisor and witness will sign a notation of the employee's refusal on the document. A copy of the document will then be placed in the employee's personnel file.