Model Policies
The following model policies are available from the Division of State Human Resources.
- Employee Performance Management System Model Policies - See Section Below
- Overtime Model Policy (.doc)
- Grievance Model Policy – with Mediation (.doc)
- Grievance Model Policy – without Mediation (.doc)
- Progressive Discipline Model Policy (.doc)
- Reduction in Force Model Policy (.doc)
Employee Performance Management System
- EPMS Performance Characteristics (.doc)
- S.C. Code Section 8-11-230(6)
- State Human Resources Regulations Section 19-715 (.pdf)
EPMS Documents Released July 1, 2024
These documents compliment the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module. Agencies who want to use the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module must have EPMS policies that are consistent with the new model policy. Agencies not wishing to use the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module may also update their policies to mirror the SuccessFactors EPMS process if they would like to do so. Agencies not using the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module may also use any of the sample documents provided if appropriate.
- EPMS Model Policy - Universal Review Date (.doc)
- EPMS Form (.doc)
- 1-1 Meeting Template (.doc)
- Coaching Form (.doc)
- Performance Improvement Plan Form (.doc)
- Refusal to Sign Form (.doc)
Alternate EPMS Documents
These documents are provided for agencies who do not wish to use the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module. These agencies may use the model policy below to create or update the agency EPMS policy. In addition, agencies may incorporate some of the items included in the model policy created for agencies using the statewide SuccessFactors EPMS module into their EPMS policies if they would like. For example, changing the name of the Warning Notice of Substandard Performance to a Performance Improvement Plan or updating the language outlining the requirements to separate an employee following the issuance and completion of multiple performance improvement processes.
- EPMS Sample Form (.doc)
- EPMS Information Summary (.pdf)
- EPMS Model Policy (.doc)
- EPMS Model Policy – Universal Review Date (.doc)
Progressive Discipline
- Progressive Discipline Information Summary (.pdf)
- S.C. Code Section 8-11-230 (6)
- S.C. Code Section 44-107-10 through 44-107-90
- State Human Resources Regulations Sections and 19-717 (.pdf)