If an employee on suspension without pay wishes to leave Hillsborough County, whom must they notify and what information must they provide?

• A. HR Director
• B. Sheriff
• C. Major, or designee, and provide an address and phone number
• D. Union Representative

Answer: (C)

During a suspension without pay, if the employee wants to leave Hillsborough County, the proper step is to notify a Major or their designee and provide a current address and phone number. This establishes a clear point of contact within the chain of command and keeps the agency informed about the employee’s location and how to reach them while the suspension is in effect.

The Major is the supervisor with authority over disciplinary actions, and a designee is someone authorized to receive notices in the Major’s absence. Requiring the address and phone number ensures the department can reach the employee for any necessary communications, recall considerations, payroll or benefits updates, and to maintain accurate records.

It’s not the HR Director or the Sheriff that handles this specific notification in the suspension process, and a Union Representative would only be involved if the employee’s union protocol calls for it. The policy designates Major or designee as the appropriate contact.