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A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers

05. The Skelly Process

01. Background
The Skelly decision (Skelly vs. California Personnel Board) determined that a permanent public employee...
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02. Procedures for the Skelly Process
Prior to initiating any disciplinary action, the supervisor and/or manager will conduct investigatory...
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03. You have been assigned to be a Skelly Hearing Officer…
Your role is to listen to the employee and ask clarifying questions in order to get the full story from...
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A-1. 3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Intent Letter
What is it? This Skelly letter informs the employee of the intent to take a disciplinary action. It sets...
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A-2. 3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Employee’s Reply
What is it? An employee is given the opportunity to reply, either orally, in writing, or both, to the...
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A-3. 3 Phases of the Skelly Process: The Decision Letter
What is it? A letter notifying the employee that disciplinary action is being taken. The letter states...
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