Formal Grievance Resolution Clause Samples
Formal Grievance Resolution. If the grievant feels that the issue was not resolved informally, a formal grievance shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of the written decision. A formal grievance shall only be initiated by completing a form provided by the Human Resources Department. This form shall contain:
A. Name(s) of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ B. Class title(s)
Formal Grievance Resolution. Should a grievance not be settled through “informal resolution”, the aggrieved shall reduce the grievance to writing and complete a grievance cover sheet provided by the BPOA, within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of occurrence. The grievance shall be signed by the member and the BPOA shall retain a copy of the grievance. Once a grievance has been reduced to writing it may not be amended in any manner, except for additions or deletions which are in support of and not in addition to the original grievance. The BPOA shall, upon request, receive a copy of the disposition(s) as it progresses through the process. The following formal steps will be followed. Steps 1-3, below, may be by-passed upon written agreement of both parties.
1. Step 1. The written grievance shall be presented to the member's immediate supervisor or the supervisor who initiated the action, which caused the complaint. The supervisor shall return a disposition, in writing, which shall specify the reason(s) for the disposition within ten (10) working days, excluding absences, after receipt of the grievance.
2. Step 2. The supervisor's decision may be appealed to the member’s Commander or designee of the same rank, in writing, which shall specify the reason(s) why the decision of the supervisor is unsatisfactory within ten (10) working days, excluding absences. The BPOA will forward a summary notice of the grievance complaint to the Police Chief and the HR Director. The Commander or designee shall render a decision, in writing, which shall specify the reason(s) for the disposition to the member, within ten (10) working days, excluding absences, of the receipt of the grievance.
3. Step 3. The Commander’s decision may be appealed to the member’s Deputy Chief or designee, in writing, and signed by the employee within ten (10) working days, excluding absences. The written appeal must specify the reason(s) the Commander’s decision is unsatisfactory. The Deputy Chief or designee shall render a decision, in writing, which shall specify the reason(s) for the disposition to the member, within ten (10) working days, excluding absences, of receipt of the grievance.
4. Step 4. The Deputy Chief’s decision may be appealed to the Police chief, in writing, within ten
Formal Grievance Resolution. If the grievant feels that the issue was not resolved informally, a formal grievance shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of the written decision. A formal grievance shall only be initiated by completing a form provided by the Human Resources Department. This form shall contain:
A. Name(s) of grievant;
B. Class title(s);
C. Department;
D. Working Address(es);
E. A clear statement of the nature of the grievance, citing the applicable language of any ordinance, rule, regulation, memorandum of understanding; or other pertinent document involved;
F. The date on which the grievance occurred;
G. Proposed solution to the grievance;
H. Date grievance form completed; I. Signature of grievant(s); and
Formal Grievance Resolution. If the grievant feels that the issue was not resolved informally, a formal grievance shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of the written decision. A formal grievance shall only be initiated by completing a form provided by the Human Resources Department. This form shall contain:
A. Name(s) of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
B. Class title(s)
C. Department
D. Working Address(es)
E. A clear statement of the nature of the grievance, citing the applicable language of any ordinance, rule, regulation, memorandum of understanding; or other pertinent document involved.
F. The date on which the grievance occurred.
G. Proposed solution to the grievance.
H. Date grievance form completed.
I. Signature of grievant(s).
J. Name of organization; or representative, if any, representing the grievant.
Step 1 Within fourteen (14) calendar days after the formal grievance is filed, the Department head or designated representative shall investigate the grievance, shall confer with the grievant and attempt to resolve the issue. The Department head has the responsibility, after considering all pertinent information, to make a decision in writing.
Step 2 If the grievance is unresolved to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may, within seven (7) calendar days after the Department head’s decision, request the City Manager/designee to consider the decision rendered by the Department head. Such request shall be in writing and filed with the Human Resources Director. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the written request, the City Manager/designee shall investigate the grievance, confer with persons affected and their representatives to the extent deemed necessary, and render a decision in writing. If the decision of the City Manager/designee resolved the grievance to the satisfaction of the grievant, it shall be final and binding. No time limits described in Article 14 may be extended without the mutual written agreement of both parties.
Formal Grievance Resolution. The formal internal grievance resolution shall include a decision by the ADRC’s management and shall be completed within 15 business days of the time the grievance is received.
Formal Grievance Resolution. If the grievant feels that the issue was not resolved informally, a formal grievance shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of the written decision. A formal grievance shall only be initiated by completing a form provided by the Human Resources Department. This form shall contain:
A. Name(s) of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
B. Class title(s)
C. Department
D. Working Address(es)
E. A clear statement of the nature of the grievance, citing the applicable language of any ordinance, rule, regulation, memorandum of understanding; or other pertinent document involved.
F. The date on which the grievance occurred. grievant.
G. Proposed solution to the grievance.
H. Date grievance form completed.
I. Signature of grievant(s).
J. Name of organization; or representative, if any, representing the Within fourteen (14) calendar days after the formal grievance is filed, the Department head or designated representative shall investigate the grievance, shall confer with the grievant and attempt to resolve the issue. The Department head has the responsibility, after considering all pertinent information, to make a decision in writing.
Formal Grievance Resolution. All grievances shall be processed in the same way with the exception of sexual harassment grievances. Sexual harassment grievances shall be dealt with through a separate fast-track procedure that recognizes the importance of dealing with such complaints expeditiously and in strict confidence. Processing a grievance through these procedures requires a substantial commitment of time and resources. Grievances that are found to be frivolous or vexatious shall be summarily dismissed. Grievances that are found to be malicious may be considered to constitute serious misconduct.
Formal Grievance Resolution. Should a grievance not be settled through “informal resolution”, the aggrieved shall reduce the grievance to writing and complete a grievance cover sheet provided by the BPOA, within thirty