West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 156 - Public Employees Grievance Board
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 156: Public Employees Grievance Board
Overview:
Agency 156 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) establishes the rules and procedures for the Public Employees Grievance Board, which handles the formal grievance process for state public employees. The Board ensures a fair, timely, and consistent resolution of employment-related disputes between employees and their state agencies.
This agency’s rules are adopted under authority granted by West Virginia Code §6C-2, which governs the rights and procedures for state employee grievances.
Key Functions and Areas Covered by Agency 156:
Filing a Grievance
Eligibility criteria for employees to file grievances
Time limits and format requirements for filing
Definitions of grievable issues (e.g., disciplinary actions, workplace conditions, contract violations)
Grievance Process Stages
Informal resolution attempts before formal filing
Formal grievance submission and agency response timelines
Scheduling and conducting grievance hearings
Hearing Procedures
Rules for presentation of evidence and witnesses
Rights of parties to representation (e.g., union representatives or attorneys)
Conduct of hearings and record-keeping
Decisions and Remedies
Criteria for decision-making by the Grievance Board
Possible remedies (e.g., reinstatement, back pay, policy changes)
Finality and enforcement of decisions
Appeals and Judicial Review
Procedures for appealing Board decisions
Interaction with state courts and judicial oversight
Confidentiality and Records
Handling of sensitive information
Public access to grievance records
Roles and Responsibilities
Duties of the Grievance Board staff, hearing examiners, and parties
Agency obligations to cooperate and comply with decisions
Typical Rule Series in Agency 156:
156CSR1 – General Rules and Definitions
156CSR2 – Grievance Filing and Processing Procedures
156CSR3 – Hearing Procedures and Evidentiary Rules
156CSR4 – Decisions, Remedies, and Appeals
156CSR5 – Confidentiality and Records Management
Administering Agency:
West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board
Website: https://pegb.wv.gov
Legal Authority:
West Virginia Code Chapter 6C – Public Employees Grievance Act
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