S.C. Code Regs. 19-718.01. STATEMENTS OF POLICY

A. The Division of State Human Resources shall develop a grievance model policy to assist an agency in its policy development. The Division of State Human Resources must review and approve each agency’s grievance policy. B. Each agency shall develop a grievance policy and establish procedures that will ensure timely and equitable treatment for the review of employee grievances. C. All covered employees as defined in Section 8-17-320 (7) of the South Carolina Code of Laws are eligible to initiate a grievance or an appeal as specified in the Act. The State Employee Grievance Procedure Act does not apply to non-covered employees. D. Teaching and research faculty, professional librarians, academic administrators, and all other persons holding faculty appointments at four-year post-secondary educational institutions, including any branch campuses, if any, as defined in Section 59-107-10, shall not be covered by these Regulations but shall be governed by Section 8-17-380 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. E. No employee shall be disciplined or otherwise prejudiced in employment for exercising rights or testifying under the Act.