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Employee Relations provides support for both employees and management through neutral and unbiased information, feedback and guidance regarding workplace concerns, and disciplinary issues.

If you need information or assistance, contact Employee Relations at (727) 464-3367, option 2, or email employee.relations@pinellas.gov.

Grievance Procedure

First, talk with your supervisor to attempt to resolve the issue. If you need to continue with the Grievance Process, this is a summary:

  • Step 1: Submit a written grievance to the department head using the Grievance Form within 15 calendar days of becoming aware of the issue.
  • Step 2: Request an Informal Grievance Committee hearing if eligible.
  • Step 3: Request a Unified Personnel Board appeal if eligible.

Download the fillable Grievance Form.

Grievance Form

Employee Advocate Assistance

An employee who initiates a grievance may need someone to help them present their viewpoint. Employees’ Advisory Council (EAC) Advocates have volunteered to provide assistance to fellow employees for grievances or disciplinary hearings. To request assistance from an Employee Advocate, use the Request an Advocate Form (login to SharePoint required). If you need assistance with the form, email EAC@pinellas.gov, contact your EAC Representative or Delegate, or call Human Resources at (727) 464-3367, option 2.

To request an advocate, complete the form on the EAC SharePoint site.

Request an Advocate Form

Mediation

Informal mediation may be requested at any stage of the grievance process but must be agreed to by both parties. Use the Mediation Request Form.

Termination Appeals

A regular status classified employee who has been terminated may appeal directly to the Unified Personnel Board by filing a written notice of appeal with the Chief Human Resources Officer within 15 calendar days from the notice of the dismissal. See Personnel Board Appeal Procedures. Terminations of classified employees serving the initial probationary period (normally one year) and of exempt employees are final and not subject to grievance or appeal. Note that the Unified Personnel Board members are citizens who are appointed and are not employed by Pinellas County Government.

Layoff/Displacement Grievances

A regular status classified employee who has been laid off or displaced through a reduction in force under Personnel Rule 5 may file a grievance regarding the Appointing Authority’s wrongful application of the rule by using the Layoff Grievance Form.

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