25 NCAC 01N .0307. COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE

The State acknowledges that employees with HIV infection as well as their co‑workers may have concerns for their own health and safety.  Managers are to pursue all appropriate actions to respond to the concerns of all employees.  The state recognizes the rights of employees to grievance procedures.  The employer has an equal right to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment that is free from disruptive or inconsiderate behavior, or from the refusal of any employee to perform work at assigned times and locations.  If insubordinate or disruptive actions occur, managers are to follow the normal disciplinary procedures described in 25 NCAC 1J .0600, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL.  Before any disciplinary action can be taken, an agency or institution shall first provide counseling by a qualified health care professional to an employee who fears that a serious health risk is created by the presence of a co‑worker who has AIDS or HIV infection.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. November 1, 1990;

Recodified from 25 NCAC 01L .0207 Eff. December 29, 2003.