What issues must I address through the grievance procedure before I file an appeal with the Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission (Commission)?
You must address complaints about promotion, discipline (see exceptions in ‘note’ below), leave, the employee service ratings system, pay movement mechanisms, and other compensation issues through the grievance procedure before you file an appeal with the Commission. Note: Suspension without pay, involuntary demotion, discharge, and discipline related to alleged violations of your freedom of expression (whistleblowing) are appealed directly to the Commission.