Current Employees

The ER Team will provide professional guidance and consultation to employees, supervisors and managers on a broad range of employee issues.

• Personnel policies and procedures
• Employee rights and privileges
• Job performance issues
• Workplace conflict and problem resolution
• The discipinary process
• The grievance process
• Civil Service System processes

The Employee Relations team also administers unemployment insurance claims.

In addition to the County’s central Human Resources department, some Dallas County departments maintain an in-house HR representative. Please contact your department HR Representative or Centeral HR at (214) 653-7638 or email EmployeeRelations-HR@dallascounty.org.

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