Below is a list of Career Service Rules and sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code that have been discussed  in decisions issued by  the  Hearing Office. Click on any of the highlighted rules to be redirected to the summaries for decisions pertaining to the rule or code section.

Rule 3: Recruitment and Examination  (Effective May 4, 2007, Rules 3 and 4 were revised and combined into a new Rule 3, "Selection." )

Rule 4: Certification   (Effective May 4, 2007, Rules 3 and 4 were revised and combined into a new Rule 3, "Selection." Decisions summarized under this section were decided under the former Rule 4.) 

Rule 5: Appointment and Status

5-42: How Status is Attained
5-61: Employees in Employment Probationary Status

5-62: Employees in Career Status 

5-63: Employees in Promotional Probationary Status

5-64: Employees in Non-Career Status

5-84 A:  Disability Discrimination

Rule 7: Classification

Purpose Statement

7-20: Classification  and Pay Plan

7-31: Establishment of Positions and Assignment of Duties

7-34: Audits 

7-37: Effective Dates

7-40: Requests for Administrative Review

Rule 9: Pay Administration

9-31: Promotion and Re-Promotion

9-33: Demotion 

9-40: Work Assignment Outside of Job Classification

9-62: Equipment Differential

Rule 11: Leave

Rule 13: Pay for Performance

13-20:  Performance Enhancement Program

13-30:  PEP Process

13-50:  Grievances and Appeals Relating to PEPRs

Rule 14: Separation Other than Dismissal  

14-21:  Disqualification, in general

14-22:  Grounds for Disqualification

14-23:  Disqualification Procedure

14-31:  Termination During Employment Probationary Status - Basis

14-40:  Lay-off
14-42:  Order of Lay-off 

14-45:  Actions in Lieu of Lay-off

14-46a): Lay-off Planning

14-46c): Thirty-day Notice

14-51:    Voluntary Resignation

Rule 15: Code of Conduct 

15-5:   Employee Conduct 

15-31: Political Activities – Policy 

15-96: Representing Employees During Work Hours

15-100: Harassment and/or Discrimination 

             In General

             Age

             Disability

             Political Affiliation

             Pregnancy

             Race

15-103: Action of Individual Experiencing Unlawful Harassment 

15-104: Investigation

15-106: Retaliation Prohibited 

15-110: Preventing Violence in the Workplace

Rule 16: Discipline and Dismissal 

16-20: Purpose of discipline 
16-40: Pre-disciplinary notification and meeting
16-50: Progressive discipline

16-60: Discipline and Dismissal

o        16-60 A: Neglect of Duty

o        16-60 B: Carelessness  

o        16-60 C: Theft, destruction, or neglect in the use of City property; Theft 

o        16-60 D: Unauthorized use or operation of City equipment

o        16-60 E and F: Dishonesty; and Misuse of official position; kickbacks. 

o        16-60 J:  Failing to comply with lawful orders

o        16-60 K: Failing to meet established standards of performance

o        16-60 L:  Failure to observe written regulations, policies, or rule

o        16-60 M:Threatening, fighting with, intimidating, or abusing employees or public

o        16-60 N: Intimidation or Retaliation

o        16-60 O: Failure to maintain satisfactory working relationships

o        16-60 P: Conviction of or being charged with a crime  (with 16-61)

o        16-60 R: Discrimination or harassment

o        16-60 V: Failure to use safety devices or failure to observe safety regulations 

o        16-60 X: Divulging confidential or otherwise sensitive information

o        16-60 Y: Conduct which violates the Rules, City Charter, Municipal Code,Executive Orders...

o        16-60 Z: Conduct prejudicial to the good order and effectiveness ...  

16-72:   Form for Written Reprimand and Notices of Discipline

16-73:   Disciplinary Action Following Pre-Disciplinary Meeting

Rule 18: Dispute Resolution

18-10 C:      Grievance

18-40:         Grievance Procedure

Rule 19: Appeals

19-10:          Actions Subject to Appeal

19-10 A.1:    Direct Appeals 

19-10 A.2.a: Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

                   See also decisions under CSR §§ 15-100 to 15-106.

19-10 A.2.b: Grievance 

19-10 A.2.b.v: Written Reprimand 

19-10 A.2.c: Grievance of PEPR

                   See also decisions under CSR Rule 13, above.

19-10 B:       Appeal if Employee Does Not Hold Career Status

19-45:          Discovery and Subpoenas