Formal Counseling. For minor offenses, the supervisor shall discuss the offense with the employee. The employee has the right to Union representation during formal counseling. Such counseling shall be held in private. Counseling is not discipline and is not grievable. Counseling notes shall not be recorded in the employee’s official personnel record and shall not be cited in any subsequent disciplinary action against the employee; however a record of the counseling may be maintained for the sole purpose of demonstrating the informal attempt to address the behavior. Such records of counseling shall not be used or cited in any manner that is adverse to the employee. Instructions or reminders by Supervisors shall not be considered counseling or discipline.
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