Dismissal, Summary - P&S

Effective: Policy moved to Policy Library from P&S Handbook 3.10, 3.16
Updated/Revised: July 1, 2009
Contact: Human Resource Services

Introduction

The P&S Summary Dismissal policy allows a supervisor to engage and implement involuntary termination proceedings when appropriate, while also assuring due process for the employee.

Policy Statement

If an employee is unable to meet the working conditions of his/her employment due to the serious nature of, and/or the professional consequences stemming from, the unacceptable behavior or conduct (on or off the job) as determined through administrative review, summary dismissal is appropriate and the process for the dismissal may begin immediately.

Termination of employment by summary dismissal is a serious action that will result following an investigation and impartial review that establishes grounds for dismissal. An employee facing summary dismissal shall have the right to appeal the decision.

Resources

• Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Human Resource Services
• Non-Retaliation Against Persons Reporting Misconduct
• Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
• Ombuds Office
• P&S Council
• P&S Procedures for Appealing a Summary Dismissal Decision [PDF]
• P&S Procedures for Requesting and Approving Summary Dismissal [PDF]