Bill > HB1185

This bill requires the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), referred to as the "Commission," to follow specific steps before suspending or removing an employee, including investigating the alleged misconduct, meeting with the employee, considering mitigating circumstances, determining the appropriate disciplinary action, and providing written notice of the action and appeal rights. The Commission generally has 30 days from acquiring knowledge of misconduct to impose disciplinary action, but for suspensions without pay, it must act within 5 workdays after the employee's next shift following the discovery of the misconduct, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and employee leave days. Employees suspended for disciplinary reasons or permanently removed from their positions will have the right to appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings, which is a state agency responsible for conducting hearings and issuing decisions on various matters, including disciplinary actions for WSSC employees.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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