Disciplinary Grievances. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, the Union may file a request for mediation with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) in accordance with WAC 000-00-000, with a copy to the Office of Financial Management/SHR/Labor Relations Section (OFM/SHR/LRS) and the Human Resources Office within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Step 2 decision. In addition to all other filing requirements, the request must include a copy of the grievance and all previous responses.
Disciplinary Grievances. 1. An employee with a grievance involving a suspension, fine, demotion, or discharge shall file his/her grievance at the Step 2 level within twenty (20) days of notification of such action.
Disciplinary Grievances. 1. Verbal and written reprimands shall be grievable and filed directly at Step 2 of the procedure. No grievance meeting will be held. The Employer will review the facts of the case along with any additional information provided by the Union. A written response will be provided. Step 2 shall be the only level of review. Verbal and written reprimands shall not be subject to arbitration under this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, fines may be arbitrated.
Disciplinary Grievances. If the Union is not satisfied with the results of the hearing, the Union may appeal this determination to Step 2 of the grievance procedure, together with any alleged violations of administrative procedures and time limits set forth in this Article. It is not the purpose of the Step 2 grievance meeting in discipline cases to conduct a de novo review of the evidence and testimony, but rather to review the case based on information and evidence developed through the disciplinary hearing conducted pursuant to Section 7.4.
Disciplinary Grievances. Grievances related to written reprimands and disciplinary actions other than termination are limited to Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure outlined in Article 4, and mediation may be attempted upon mutual consent of the parties. Verbal warnings, work plans, coaching, counseling, evaluations, and other non- disciplinary communications between the Employer and the employee are not subject to the grievance procedure. Grievances relating to termination without just cause are subject to the grievance procedure set forth in Article 4, Grievance Procedure.
Disciplinary Grievances. ERD shall have ten (10) working days after the receipt of the written grievance or if a meeting is held, ten (10) working days after the meeting, whichever is later, to review and seek resolution of the grievance and respond in writing.
Disciplinary Grievances. Grievances involving terminations, suspensions for one hundred sixty (160) hours or more and non-probationary demotions shall be entered at Step Two.
Disciplinary Grievances. (a) The Board agrees that it will not suspend, discharge or otherwise discipline an employee without just cause. It is understood that termination of a probationary employee's employment may entail a lesser standard of cause than for permanent employees covered by this agreement.
Disciplinary Grievances. ERD shall have fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of the written grievance or if a meeting is held, fifteen
Disciplinary Grievances. 1. Reprimands shall be grievable and filed in the electronic grievance system at the Agency Step. No grievance meeting will be held. The Employer will review the facts of the case along with any additional information provided by the Union. A written response will be provided. The Agency Step shall be the only level of review. Reprimands shall not be subject to arbitration under this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, fines may be arbitrated. Grievances pertaining to discipline above a reprimand shall be appealed to Arbitration in the electronic grievance system within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the Agency Step decision, or activation of the appeal option. Failure to appeal within fifteen (15) calendar days will constitute a procedural defect and the grievance shall be resolved in favor of the Employer. Regardless of whether a response is submitted by the agency, the grievance will close if no action is taken by the union within thirty (30) days of eligibility for appeal. Those disciplinary grievances involving suspensions of ten days or greater shall be scheduled for arbitration within 45 days of the filing of the grievances unless such time is mutually waived by the employer and the Union.
