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When does a notice of suspension need to be served?

When does a notice of suspension need to be served?

Section 112 (2) confirms that a written notice from the unpaid party must be served at least 7 days before the intention to suspend and state the grounds that will be relied upon to suspend performance. It is important that the unpaid party issues a valid notice (“Notice of Suspension”).

When to use a disciplinary action notice form?

The supervisor should use the Disciplinary Action Notice Form (available via the Employees shared folder or by request from Human Resources) for all levels of the performance management process. A disciplinary action should occur when a current unresolved incident of unsatisfactory job performance exists.

Can a disciplinary suspension of 14 days or less?

A suspension of fourteen (14) days or less may only be effected against an employee for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the Service. A disciplinary suspension is used to correct serious or repeated misconduct, or violations of an Agency rule or regulation, or administrative instructions and procedures.

How many calendar days can an employee be suspended for?

For example, management decides to impose a suspension of three (3) calendar days on an employee for multiple instances of absence without leave (AWOL). The parties could agree to impose a suspension of one (1) calendar day instead.

The supervisor should use the Disciplinary Action Notice Form (available via the Employees shared folder or by request from Human Resources) for all levels of the performance management process. A disciplinary action should occur when a current unresolved incident of unsatisfactory job performance exists.

A suspension of fourteen (14) days or less may only be effected against an employee for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the Service. A disciplinary suspension is used to correct serious or repeated misconduct, or violations of an Agency rule or regulation, or administrative instructions and procedures.

For example, management decides to impose a suspension of three (3) calendar days on an employee for multiple instances of absence without leave (AWOL). The parties could agree to impose a suspension of one (1) calendar day instead.

When does a license suspension become final in Florida?

The suspension can become final on the 21st day if no request for a hearing is made or after an order is entered after the formal or informal hearing. Thereafter, the license holder may appeal to an appellate court by filing a notice of appeal pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110 within thirty (30) days of the final agency action.