Early Intervention Process Sample Clauses
Early Intervention Process. If a matter remains unresolved, at the written request of the employee or a department, an early intervention team may be requested to attempt to facilitate resolution of the matter. The Early Intervention Team (EIT) shall be composed of a representative of Local 1 and a representative of management and/or Human Resources. The EIT shall meet with the employee and designated representative of the department having authority to resolve the dispute (subject to final approval of the Department Head and/or County). If the parties agree to participate in the EIT process, the parties agree to extend the timelines for filing a formal grievance by up to an additional twenty-five (25) working days. If the matter remains unresolved, an employee may utilize the formal grievance procedure or other appropriate process defined by County policy and/or provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding. Designated Local 1 representatives will be provided release time to participate in this process.
Early Intervention Process. Failing satisfactory resolution of the dispute at Step I, and within a further seven (7) calendar days, a meeting shall occur to discuss the dispute with the goal of resolving it without the necessity of having to file a grievance. The management rep- resentative shall be responsible for setting up the meeting. A union representative, normally a branch representative, and human resources representative may be present at this meeting if requested by either of the parties. When appropriate, other management representatives may be invited to this meeting. Resolutions agreed upon at this meeting shall be without prej- udice and without precedent.