representation at “any meeting that is held with the employee for the purpose of discussing or
considering disciplinary action”. The Board has also held that an employee is not entitled to
representation at counseling sessions and evaluation meetings where the intent is solely to advise
employees of issues related to their employment so that the employee may improve, provided that the
supervisor informs the employee that behavior discussed or revealed at the meeting will not lead to
discipline. This letter lacks language of warning as it is intended to be used for coaching purposes rather
than discipline. Further, Division of Personnel law, rule, and policy do not require due process such as a
predetermination conference, notice period, and right to appeal until the employee is being considered
for suspension, demotion, or dismissal.]