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which he/she is not a party. The employee must submit proof of the period of required
attendance in order to be eligible for this leave.
DEMOTION - the movement of an employee from his/her present position to one with either a lower
starting salary, or a salary level that is less than his/her current salary.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION - an action taken against an employee in response to a punishable
infraction. Disciplinary actions may include a verbal warning, a letter of reprimand, suspension,
demotion or termination.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY - the policy adopted by Nueces County Commissioners
Court which states that employees shall not be involved in the unauthorized use, consumption,
possession, sale, distribution, purchase or transfer of any drugs, narcotics, inhalants, or alcoholic
beverages while on County property or while conducting County business.
EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL - a physical examination which is administered prior to final selection
for certain positions to ensure that the applicant meets the physical requirements of the position
as stated in the job description.
EXEMPT EMPLOYEES - meet criteria established by federal labor regulations. They are
compensated on a salary basis, are not paid overtime and do not accumulate compensatory time.
EXTERNAL APPLICANT - any applicant for a position who is not currently employed by Nueces
County as a regular full-time or regular part-time employee.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE (FMLA) - leave granted to eligible employees because of a) birth of a
child b) adoption or foster placement of a child c) serious health condition of a spouse, parent
or child d) serious health condition or physical/mental impairment of the employee. The
employee is entitled to (12) weeks of leave under this policy, to run concurrently with vacation
or sick leave, if applicable.
FUNERAL LEAVE - leave granted to an employee to arrange or attend the funeral of a member of
the immediate family which includes the spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, or
sibling of either the employee or his/her spouse. Funeral Leave shall not exceed two days per
occurrence.
GRIEVANCE PROCESS - the process by which an employee of the county who has completed
his/her probationary period may seek a resolution of a grievance. An employee may file a
grievance when a question of just cause exists in matters of termination, demotion, or
suspension; or when there is a question regarding a violation of Civil Service Rules. The
grievance must be filed within (7) calendar days or the employee waives all right to exercise the
grievance process for that action.
HOLIDAYS - are declared by Commissioners Court order on an annual basis. They are authorized
days off from work for all county employees. Only eligible regular employees earn
compensation during a holiday.
I-9 FORM - a document which verifies an individual's legal status for work in the United States. All
new hires must complete an I-9 form and submit any additional documentation required for
employment prior to assuming duties in any county department.
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