Montana Administrative Code

2.21.8007 FORMAL GRIEVANCE AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE--STEP II (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 843, Eff. 8/17/79; REP, 1988 MAR p. 2559, Eff. 12/9/88.

2.21.8008 FORMAL GRIEVANCE AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE--STEP III (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 843, Eff. 8/17/79; REP, 1988 MAR p. 2559, Eff. 12/9/88.

2.21.8009 CLOSING (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 843, Eff. 8/17/79; REP, 1988 MAR p. 2559, Eff. 12/9/88.

2.21.801 SHORT TITLE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.8010 SHORT TITLE This subchapter may be cited as the grievance policy. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1988 MAR p. 2559, Eff. 12/9/88.

2.21.8011 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES It is the policy of the state of Montana that employees who have attained permanent status may file a grievance as provided in these rules, unless the employee is covered by a grievance procedure provided under a collective bargaining agreement or …

2.21.8012 DEFINITIONS As used in this sub-chapter, the following definitions apply: "Employee" means any state employee except: those excepted under 2-18-103 and 2-18-104, MCA, from the statewide classification system; when an employee is covered by a procedure provided in a coll…

2.21.8013 EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE An employee may file a grievance based on the application or interpretation of laws, written rules, personnel policies and procedures which adversely affects the employee, unless specifically prohibited from doing so by statute or rule. A grievant sha…

2.21.8017 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Step I is the informal resolution. Both the employee and supervisor are encouraged to resolve the grievance informally whenever possible. Step II is the formal grievance. A formal grievance shall be filed in writing within 15 working days from the oc…

2.21.8018 HEARING A hearing shall be conducted at step III, if the grievance is filed as the result of a suspension without pay for more than 10 working days, a disciplinary demotion, or a discharge. Within 10 working days of advancement of the grievance to step III, the designat…

2.21.802 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.8021 FAILURE TO ACT If the employee fails to respond within the timeframes established for a step, the grievance is considered resolved in favor of the last response given by management. The employee may not refile the grievance. If management fails to respond within the tim…

2.21.8022 WAIVERS Any step of the procedure and timeframes in the procedure may be waived upon written agreement of both parties. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1988 MAR p. 2559, Eff. 12/9/88.

2.21.8023 GRIEVANCE RESOLVED A grievance is resolved when: the grievant requests in writing that the grievance be withdrawn or signs a waiver that a resolution has been achieved; the grievant leaves state employment, unless discharged; the grievant dies, unless the grievance invo…

2.21.803 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1992 MAR P. 1005, Eff. 5/15/92; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.8030 CLOSING This policy shall be followed unless it conflicts with negotiated labor contracts or specific statutes, which shall take precedence to the extent applicable. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-102 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 MCA History: NEW, 1988 MAR p…

2.21.804 PROHIBITED USES OF SICK LEAVE FUND AND DIRECT GRANTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-604 AND 2/18/618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1987 MAR P. 1202, Eff. 7/31/87; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10…

2.21.810 STRUCTURE OF SICK LEAVE FUND (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1988 MAR P. 472, Eff. 3/11/88; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1005, Eff. 5/15/92; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/…

2.21.8101 DEPARTMENTAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-15-112, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-15-112, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; ARM Pub. 12/31/72; REP, 1983 MAR p. 219, Eff. 3/18/83.

2.21.8102 COLLECTION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA -PAYROLL STATUS FORM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: Eff. 8/15/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1983 MAR p. 219, Eff. 3/18/83.

2.21.8103 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEO-4) REPORT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: Eff. 8/15/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1983 MAR p. 219, Eff. 3/18/83.

2.21.8104 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING EEO-4 REPORT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: Eff. 8/15/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1983 MAR p. 219, Eff. 3/18/83.

2.21.8105 CLOSING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: Eff. 8/15/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1983 MAR p. 219, Eff. 3/18/83.

2.21.8106 SHORT TITLE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 and 49-3-201, MCA History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 1798, Eff. 12/14/84; REP, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22/00.

2.21.8107 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 and 49-3-201, MCA History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 1798, Eff. 12/14/84; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 1449, Eff. 8/19/97; REP, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22/00.

2.21.8108 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 and 49-3-201, MCA History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 1798, Eff. 12/14/84; REP, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22/00.

2.21.8109 AGENCY PROGRAM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102 and 49-3-201, MCA History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 1798, Eff. 12/14/84; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 1422, Eff. 5/27/94; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 1449, Eff. 8/19/97; REP, 2000 MAR p. 3515, Eff. 12/22…

2.21.811 ADMINISTRATION OF SICK LEAVE FUND (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.812 MEMBERSHIP IN SICK LEAVE FUND (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-604 and 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1202, Eff. 7/31/87; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 53, Eff. 1/15/99; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2…

2.21.813 CONTRIBUTIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.814 ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE GRANTS FROM THE SICK LEAVE FUND (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-604 and 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1202, Eff. 7/31/87; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 472, Eff. 3…

2.21.820 ADMINISTRATION OF A DIRECT GRANT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2545, Eff. 10/8/04.

2.21.821 ELIGIBILITY TO MAKE DIRECT GRANT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-604 and 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1202, Eff. 7/31/87; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 53, Eff. 1/15/99; REP, 2004 MAR p…

2.21.822 ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE DIRECT GRANTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-604 and 2-18-618, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-618, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1297, Eff. 8/1/86; AMD, 1987 MAR P. 1202, Eff. 7/31/87; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 53, Eff. 1/15/99; REP, 2004 M…

2.21.901 SHORT TITLE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.902 POLICY AND OBJECTIVES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.903 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 1410, Eff. 5/27/94; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.906 APPROVAL OF LEAVE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.907 MEDICAL CERTIFICATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.908 MATERNITY LEAVE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 2372, Eff. 10/30/92; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.909 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH A DISABILITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 1410, Eff. 5/27/94; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.912 DISCHARGING AN EMPLOYEE WITH A DISABILITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 1410, Eff. 5/27/94; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.913 DISABILITY RETIREMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.21.920 CLOSING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1815, Eff. 10/31/86; REP, 2011 MAR p. 2513, Eff. 11/26/11.

2.23.1001 RECRUITMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-105 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-105 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/5/76; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2777, Eff. 10/17/80; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1885 Eff. 1/1/82; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128, Eff. 8/17/84.

2.23.1002 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-105 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-105 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/5/76; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2777, Eff. 10/17/80; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1885, Eff. 1/1/82; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128,…

2.23.1003 WHEN PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION REQUIRED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-105 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-105 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/5/76; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2777, Eff. 10/17/80; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1885, Eff. 1/1/82; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128,…

2.23.101 ORGANIZATIONAL RULE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-4-201 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201 MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128, Eff. 8/17/84.

2.23.1011 NATURE AND METHOD OF EXAMINATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-105 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-105 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/5/76; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2777, Eff. 10/17/80; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1885, Eff. 1/1/82; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128, Eff. 8/17/84…

2.23.1012 ANONYMITY OF EXAMINEES TO BE PROTECTED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 2-18-105 MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-18-105 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 4/5/76; REP, 1984 MAR p. 1128, Eff. 8/17/84.