Rights and Rules of Snohomish County Employment
You may be covered by several employment rights and rules:
Note: There are many additional policies and rights for employees and employers to follow, a few have been highlighted above.
You may fall under more than one category of representation; below you can learn more about each category. For example, you may be a represented, classified employee.
- Classified
- Title 3A Personnel Rules of the county code
- All positions in the employ of Snohomish County who are not exempted by chapters 3A.13 and 3.68 SCC. This may also be termed classified staff service.
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- Represented
- Upon hire, a represented employee becomes part of a bargaining unit represented by a Union.
- All union negotiation and bargaining is certified under the Public Employment Relations Commission.
- Civil Service
- All positions under the Sheriff's Office are covered by Civil Service Rules.
Labor Relations
Labor and Employee Relations is responsible for collective bargaining, compliance and contract administration; advises departments in grievance matters; and interprets and applies labor laws. This includes interpreting Personnel Rules and other ordinances; State and Federal Law interpretation or application; discipline consultation and routine problem resolution.
Purpose: To lead and direct the conduct of labor negotiations in accordance with policy guidelines established by the executive and council. SCC 2.600.050 (7).
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