Current Employees

The ER Team will provide professional guidance and consultation to employees, supervisors and managers on a broad range of employee issues. If you have questions about any of the following, please contact us.

• Personnel policies and procedures
• Employee rights and privileges
• Job performance issues
• The performance appraisal process
• Workplace conflict and problem resolution
• The discipinary process
• The grievance process
• Civil Service System processes
• Work/life balance resources

The Employee Relations team also coordinates and administers unemployment insurance claims, and sheriff’s testing.

In addition to the County’s central Human Resources department, some Dallas County departments maintain an in-house HR division. Employees who work in any of these departments can also contact the following representatives for Employee Relations assistance.

Filing a Civil Service Grievance Appeal FAQs:

Q1. Who can file a formal civil service grievance?

• Any category “C” or “D” regular, full-time civil service employee may process an employment grievance.
• Any category “C” or “D” probationary civil service employee may file a grievance except for those related to his/her performance rating or dismissal.

Q2. On what grounds can I file a grievance?

You may file a grievance in one or more categories as identified in Section 86-1003(a).

• Termination, Demotion, Suspension, or Decrease in Pay.

Q3. On what grounds can I file an Application for Discretionary Review?

You may file an Application for Discretionary Review in one or more categories as identified in Section 86-1003(b).

• Improper application of rules, regulations and procedures;
• Unfair treatment, including retaliation;
• Discrimination because of race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation;
• Improper application of fringe benefits or improper working conditions;

When filing an Application for Discretionary Review, an applicant MUST provide:

• Files an application in accordance with the deadlines in Sec 86-1004(a);
• Certifies that the matter has provided through the chain of command and it was not resolved administratively by the department and attaches any written determination of the department’s actions;
• Attaches a completed grievance form;
• Sets forth, in specific detail, how he/she has been actually harmed in a tangible way, i.e., suffered some actual damages(s). (“Actual damage” means a loss of injury that has actually occurred.); and
• Seeks an appropriate remedy within the Civil Service Commission authority.

Q4. How do I file a formal grievance?

• Grievances must be filed in writing, preferably using the Formal Grievance Form, within seven (7) calendar days from the event, and/or from the date of notification of disciplinary action (exclusive of holidays), unless this is beyond the control of the employee.
• Termination and disciplinary action grievances should be filed initially with the first level of supervision above the employee’s supervisor who caused the action, with a copy to the county Human Resources/Civil Service department.
• All other grievances should be initially filed with the employee’s immediate supervisor.

Downloadable Form and Procedure Policy:

• Application for Discretionary Review Form
• Formal Grievance Form
• Formal Grievance Form – Juvenile Department Only
• Formal Grievance Form FAQ
• Formal Grievance Form – Sheriff Employees Only

To open and print a copy, click on the form name.

ADA Accommodation Forms:

• ADA Accommodations Request Form
• ADA Medical Release Form

For ADA Accommodation questions, please contact Sedgwick Absence Management at 1-888-436-9530 or visit https://timeoff.yorkrisk.com/.

If you have policy related questions, please contact your HR Representative.

Annual Performance Review Forms:

• Annual Performance Appraisal Form
• New Hire Performance Appraisal Form

Catastrophic Vacation and Sick Leave Forms:

• Catastrophic Leave Policy
• Donation Form
• Request Form
• Medical Certification Form

Continuing Education

• View forms on the Continuing Education page

Complaint Report:

• Complaint Report Form

Corrective Action Model

• View Corrective Action Model and Forms

Employment Forms (Chapter 86):

• Background Investigation Authorization Form
• Emergency Contact Form
• Click Here to View Hiring Policy

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• View forms on the Employee Leave Options page

Grievance Forms:

• Application for Discretionary Review Form
• Formal Grievance Form
• Formal Grievance Form – Juvenile Department Only
• Formal Grievance Form FAQ
• Formal Grievance Form – Sheriff Employees Only

Notice of Separation Form:

• Notice of Separation Form

Record of Counseling Form:

• Record of Counseling Form

Religious Accommodation Form:

• Religious Accommodation Form

Statement of Corrective Action Forms:

• Statement of Corrective Action Form
• Statement of Corrective Action Form – Juvenile
• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Temporary Employee Request Form:

• Temporary Employee Request Form

Work Schedule Forms (Chapter 82-32):

• Flexible Work Hours Request Form
• Telecommuting Request