FTP Committee Clause Samples

FTP Committee. If the response of Facility Administration in Step 3 does not resolve the employee’s problem or dispute, the employee may request that the problem or dispute be submitted to the FTP Committee, usually within seven working days of receipt of the Facility Administration response. The FTP Committee will be convened and administered by the Facility Human Resources Department as well as regional human resources, and usually is the final step in the internal dispute resolution process that is utilized only when the problem could not be resolved during Steps 1, 2, or 3. When the matter is submitted to the FTP Committee, the FTP Committee will meet as soon as possible, usually within 30 days of the employee’s request. The FTP Committee will promptly, objectively and confidentially decide the issue(s) presented to it for consideration. The FTP Committee is discussed in more detail in the “FTP Committee Process” section, below. Once the problem or dispute has been submitted to the FTP Committee, the Committee will review the facts and make a decision based on the application of Company policy and procedures. The FTP Committee can recommend (1) denial of the remedy the employee has requested, (2) granting of the remedy the employee has requested, or (3) an alternative remedy or resolution consistent with Company policies and procedures. After a recommendation is rendered by the FTP Committee and is approved by the facility CEO, the Human Resources Department will ensure that action(s) required to implement the recommendation of the FTP Committee are initiated promptly. The FTP Committee also has the authority to overturn or modify a corrective or discharge action consistent with Company policies or procedures, and may award back pay, where appropriate; it also has the authority to decide whether or not a Company policy or procedure has been followed. However, the FTP Committee does not have the authority to discipline employees, modify benefit plans, establish or change Company policies or procedures, or award monetary (compensatory or punitive) damages, nor does the decision of the FTP Committee have the effect of setting precedent. The decision of the FTP Committee is subject to review by the Chief Executive Officer of the facility. The grievances of facility management employees at the Department head level or above and Corporate management employees are not subject to the FTP Committee process in Step 4. Those grievances are processed according to the steps set f...