25 ncac 01j .1312          CAUSES FOR REINSTATEMENT

Reinstatement from dismissal, suspension, or demotion may be ordered only upon a finding of lack of just cause as set forth in Rule .0604 of this Subchapter; discrimination, harassment, or retaliation prohibited by G.S. 126-16 and G.S. 126-34.02; or that an employee was dismissed, suspended, or demoted in violation of G.S. 126-34.02 because he or she was a whistleblower. For the purpose of this Rule, and in addition to those matters listed in Rule .0604 of this Subchapter, failure to issue the required number and kind of warnings or other disciplinary actions prior to dismissal for unsatisfactory job performance shall constitute a lack of just cause.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4(9); 126-16; 126-34.02; 126-35;

Temporary Adoption Eff. May 23, 2014;

Eff. April 1, 2015:

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018.