9.30.080 Representation, finality of decision, and resolution of complaints.
(a) Representation.
(1) An employee who files a complaint pursuant to WSSC 9.30.090(a) (the “complainant”) may be represented during the complaint process by any person the employee chooses.
(2) Any party to the complaint process may be represented by counsel at the hearing described in WSSC 9.30.110(b).
(b) Finality of Decision.
(1) If a complainant fails to appeal a decision in accordance with WSSC 9.30.110, the complainant is considered to have accepted the decision.
(2) A failure to decide a complaint in accordance with WSSC 9.30.090 is considered a denial of the complaint, which may be appealed.
(c) Resolution of Complaints. Each party to a complaint shall make every effort to resolve the complaint prior to filing a written complaint pursuant to WSSC 9.30.090(a). (Document dated July 1, 2020)