“Absolute preference” position is only available to Wilton Rancheria tribal members who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

“Adverse employment action” means a materially adverse employment decision that may include suspension with or without pay, termination, a demotion with a decrease in wages, a less distinguished title, a material loss of benefits, or significantly diminished material job responsibilities.

“At-will employment” means an employment relationship where an employee can be terminated with or without cause.

“Calendar days” shall mean a twenty-four (24) hour period beginning at midnight and ending at midnight.

“Employee” shall mean any individual employed by the Tribal Government or tribal enterprise.

“Grievance complaint” shall mean a claimed violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of this chapter or other employment policies and procedures that has a direct adverse effect on the grieving employee.

“Immediate family” shall mean a parent, grandparent, sibling, child, spouse, or partner.

“Native American” shall mean an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.

“Nepotism” shall mean favoritism shown by direct supervision or the exercise of power or influence over relatives in employment or other services.

“Performance evaluation” shall mean a formal system to evaluate performance factors related to an employee’s job duties, responsibilities, and related employment characteristics by supervisory personnel.

“Tribal enterprises” means any entity that operates the commercial activities of the Tribe and includes the Wilton Rancheria Gaming Authority.

“Tribal Government” means the Tribal Council, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, government departments, offices, boards, commissions, committees, agencies, and Tribal Courts. (Res. 2023-04; Res. 2021-43; Res. 2019-50; Res. 2016-35; Res. 2014-17)