GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES Sample Clauses

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. Discharge, reduction in pay or position, or suspension for more than thirty (30) days, as provided for in Article XV, hereof, may be subject to the grievance procedure as set forth in Article XV. A. Subject to any limitations of existing law, any grievance defined as a dispute concerning the application or interpretation of the terms of this Agreement or a claimed violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the rules or regulations of the Board affecting the terms and conditions of employment may be settled in the following manner: Step 1- School or Office An employee may appear on their own behalf or be represented by an individual designated by the Union. The grievance shall be discussed with the Principal or office administrator within ten (10) school days of the date of the grievance or the knowledge of its occurrence. The Principal or office administrator shall attempt to adjust the matter within five (5) school days of the presentation of the grievance. Step 2- Executive Director of Elementary/Middle or Secondary School If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in Step 1, a written appeal may be taken to the Executive Director of Elementary/Middle or Secondary School, as appropriate, or their designee on a form to be provided by the Board and approved by the Union within five (5) school days following the completion of Step 1. The appropriate Executive Director their designee shall meet with and discuss the grievance with the BTU President, or their designee, and the aggrieved employee within five (5) school days after written appeal. An answer to the grievance shall be submitted to the aggrieved employee and to the BTU President in writing on the said form within five (5) school days thereafter. Step 3- Chief Executive Officer If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved in Step 2, a written appeal may be filed on said form with the Chief Executive Officer or their designee within five (5) school days following the completion of Step 2. Within ten (10) school days of such appeal, the CEO or their designee shall meet with the BTU President, or their designee, the aggrieved employee, and such other parties whose presence may be required to discuss the grievance. The CEO or their designee shall respond in writing on the said form within ten (10) school days thereafter.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. Where an employee has a complaint about workload based upon the provisions in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the employee shall have a right to pursue the complaint in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 11.02.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 10 Section A - Grievance Procedure 10 Section B - Arbitration Procedure 11 Section C - Time Limits and Effective Dates 11 ARTICLE 14 - DISCHARGE, SUSPENSION, DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION 12 Section A - General 12 Section B - Picket Lines 13 Section C - Labour Disputes 13 ARTICLE 15 - SENIORITY 13 ARTICLE 16 - PROMOTIONS AND STAFF VACANCIES 14 Section A - Posting of Vacancies 14 Section B - Provisional and Temporary Appointments 15 Section C - Probationary Period 15 Section D - Trial Period 16 Section E - Transfer Outside the Bargaining Xxxx 00 Xxxxxxx X - Xx Job Training 16 Section G - Apprenticeship Training 16 ARTICLE 17 - LAYOFF AND RECALL OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES 17 ARTICLE 18 - HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFTS 20 Section A - Work Week 20 Section B - Hours of Work 20 Section C - Shift Changes 20 Section D - Weekend Differential 21 Section E - Notification of Absence from Work 21 Section F - Varied Work Schedules 21 Section G - Modified Work Schedule 24 Section H - Accommodation of Requests to Vary Work Schedules for Equity or Medical Reasons 24 Section I - Job Sharing 25 Section J - Additional Temporary Hours 25 ARTICLE 19 - OVERTIME AND CALL OUT 25 Section A – Overtime 25 Section B - Call Out Pay 26 ARTICLE 20 - UNIVERSITY CLOSURE 26 ARTICLE 21 - HOLIDAYS 27 ARTICLE 22 – VACATIONS 27 ARTICLE 23 - SICK BENEFIT PROVISIONS 29 Section A - Sick Benefit 29 Section B - Workers' Compensation and ICBC Compensation 31 Section C - Sick Benefit Bank 31 Section D - Return to Work Program 33 Section E - Long Term Disability Plan 33 Section F - Temporary Employees 33 ARTICLE 24 - LEAVE OF ABSENCE 34 Section A - Personal Leave of Absence 34 Section B – Bereavement and Compassionate Leave 34 Section C - Emergency Leave 34 Section D - Jury and Witness Service 35 Section E - Leave of Absence for Union Business 35 Section F - Leave for Union Duties 35 Section G - Leave for Political Xxxxxx 00 Xxxxxxx X - Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx (including Adoption) Leave 36 Section I - Education and Training Leave 39 Section J - Leave For Hearings 39 ARTICLE 25 - PAYMENT OF WAGES AND ALLOWANCES 40 Section A - Rates of Pay 40 Section B - Vacation Pay 40 Section C – Allowances 40 Section C - Allowances 40 Section D - Provisional Job Payment 41 Section E - Termination Pay 41 Section F - Certification Costs 41 ARTICLE 27 - JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND NEW CLASSIFICATIONS 42 ARTICLE 28 - PERSONNEL BENEFITS 42 Section A - Pension Plan Participation and Contributions 43 Section B - Modifications to the Pension Plan 43 S...

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 10 Section A - Grievance Procedure 10 Section B - Arbitration Procedure 11 Section C - Time Limits and Effective Dates 12 ARTICLE 13 - DIRECTION, GUIDANCE AND ADVICE 12 ARTICLE 14 - DISCIPLINE, DISMISSAL, AND TERMINATION 12 Section A - Just Cause 12 Section B - Representation Rights and Procedures 12 Section C - Progressive Discipline 13 Section D - Personnel Files 14 Section E - Notice of Termination, Resignation & Return to Work 14 ARTICLE 15 - SENIORITY 15

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 9.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of Employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an Employee has no grievance until she has first given her Supervisor or designate the opportunity of adjusting her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her Supervisor or designate within ten (10) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred and the Supervisor or designate shall reply within ten (10) days. It may then be taken up as a grievance within ten (10) days following the receipt of the decision of the Supervisor or designate in the following manner and sequence:

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 7.1 The parties agree that the orderly process hereafter set forth shall be the method for resolving grievances and disputes arising with respect to the interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement and deliberations regarding employee discipline shall be pursued in a confidential manner. It is the objective of the parties to encourage and facilitate the prompt and equitable resolution of grievances and to attempt to do so at the lowest possible level. No member of the bargaining unit shall be subject to reprisal for using the Grievance Procedure or for participating in the resolution of a grievance.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. Disciplinary action, including denial of a salary increment, administered in accordance with Article 15 of this Agreement due to unsatisfactory performance, may be processed through the grievance process outlined in Article 7 of this Agreement.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 8.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that an employee has no grievance until she has first given her immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with the employee’s immediate supervisor within ten (10) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the employee. They will mutually attempt to find a satisfactory settlement. 8.02 In all steps of this grievance procedure an aggrieved employee, if she so desires, may be accompanied by or represented by her Union representative. At Step 2 of the grievance procedure a staff representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association may be present at the request of either party. 8.03 Failing settlement of a complaint by an employee following the discussion with her immediate supervisor within ten (10) calendar days it may be taken up as a grievance within ten (10) calendar days following advice of her immediate supervisor in the following manner: The employee may submit a written grievance stating the specific article or articles allegedly violated, signed by the employee to the Director of Care. The Director of Care will deliver her decision in writing within ten (10) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 8.01 It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she has first given her Manager of Resident Care or designate the opportunity of adjusting her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her Manager of Resident Care or designate within ten (10) days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred and the Manager of Resident Care or designate shall reply within ten (10) days. It may then be taken up as a grievance within ten (10) days following the receipt of the decision of the Manager of Resident Care or designate in the following manner and sequence: 8.02 Step No. 1 Step No. 2 Step No. 3 8.03 All agreements reached under the grievance procedures between the representatives of the Employer and the representatives of the Association will be final and binding upon the Employer and the Association and the nurses. 8.04 The time limits set out in the grievance and arbitration procedures herein are mandatory and failure to comply strictly with such time limits shall result in the grievance being deemed to have been abandoned subject only to the provisions of Section 44(6) of the Labour Relations Act. All grievances shall be properly carried through the requisite steps of the Grievance Procedure in a business-like manner before it is submitted to arbitration. Where no answer is given within the time limits specified in the Grievance Procedure, the grieving party shall be entitled to submit the grievance to the next step of the Grievance Procedure. The parties may agree to waive or extend any of the time limits established in the grievance and/or arbitration procedures and where such agreement is reached, it shall be in writing.

GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES. 7.01 (a) A grievance shall be defined as any difference between the parties concerning the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of any term, provision or condition of this Collective Agreement.