Grievances and Appeals
Grievances and Appeals
It is the policy of the State of Wyoming to resolve employee grievances and appeals in a fair and timely manner. Employees may voluntarily participate in the mediation program which assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution to issues and concerns raised by the parties. Employees who voluntarily choose to participate in the mediation program shall not forfeit their right to present a grievance in accordance with this chapter. Employees shall have the right to present a grievance or appeal, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, without coercion, restraint, discrimination or reprisal. No State agency covered by these Personnel Rules shall adopt or implement a separate or different employee grievance procedure. In implementing and facilitating this policy, all state agencies shall comply with these rules and all other applicable law.
Personnel Rules Chapter 12
§9-2-1019
Mediation
It is the policy of the State of Wyoming to encourage the use of mediation as a valuable tool available to employees, supervisors and managers to resolve conflict at the lowest level possible. Mediation should be utilized prior to the use of other formalized channels. The mediation program may not be utilized to circumvent agency policies, the state personnel rules or the grievance procedures.
Mediation Program Brochure
For Additional Assistance Contact:
Grievance and Appeal Coordinator
Phone: 307.777.6730
FAX 307.777.6659
danny.romero@wyo.gov