Grievance Processing Steps Clause Samples
The Grievance Processing Steps clause outlines the formal procedure for addressing and resolving complaints or disputes within an organization or between contractual parties. Typically, it specifies a series of escalating steps, such as initial informal discussions, submission of a written grievance, review by management, and, if necessary, referral to higher authorities or arbitration. This clause ensures that grievances are handled systematically and fairly, providing a clear path for resolution and helping to prevent misunderstandings or prolonged conflicts.
Grievance Processing Steps.
A. Step One/Informal Within twenty (20) days of the alleged act or within twenty (20) days of the date of knowledge of the act, whichever is later, the employee shall request a meeting with their immediate supervisor/principal to discuss the potential contract violation and potential solutions. The parties acknowledge that it is most desirable for an employee and their immediate supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications.
1. This informal discussion will not be bypassed unless it is an Association or class action grievance.
2. Every effort shall be made to resolve the problem at this level in an informal manner.
3. An employee requesting such a meeting shall identify the subject of the concern.
4. If the complaint is not resolved it shall be moved to Step Two.
B. Step Two If the complaint is not resolved it shall be reduced to writing by the grievant and submitted to the Principal or Supervisor within five (5) days of the response at Step One-Informal.
1. A written grievance should include the article, section, and the specific term(s) violated or misinterpreted the specific factual basis for the grievance, the relief sought and the grievant’s name and signature.
2. Upon receipt, the Principal or Supervisor shall arrange a conference to discuss the written grievance.
a. The grievant and an association representative (if the grievant desires) will be present at the conference.
b. Human Resources or co-supervisors may also attend the meeting to assist in discussing a resolution.
c. If the Association is not in attendance, they shall be notified of the Step Two grievance meeting.
3. Within five (5) days following the conference, the supervisor will provide the grievant and the Association with a written response to the grievance. Such response will include the basis upon which the decision was based.
C. Step Three In the event that the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, he/ she shall within five (5) days refer the grievance in writing to the superintendent or their designee.
1. The superintendent or designee shall meet with the grievant in order to discuss the grievance and possible resolutions.
2. The superintendent or designee shall provide the grievant with a written disposition of the grievance within five (5) days of such meeting.
D. Step Four
1. Mediation - The Association and the District may mutually agree to mediate the grievance through the Washington State Public Employment Re...
Grievance Processing Steps.
A. Step One/Informal Within twenty (20) days of the alleged act or within twenty (20) days of the date of knowledge of the act, whichever is later, the employee shall request a meeting with their immediate supervisor/principal to discuss the potential contract violation and potential solutions. The parties acknowledge that it is most desirable for an employee and their immediate supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications.
1. This informal discussion will not be bypassed unless it is an Association or class action grievance.
2. Every effort shall be made to resolve the problem at this level in an informal manner.
3. An employee requesting such a meeting shall identify the subject of the concern.
4. If the complaint is not resolved, it shall be moved to Step Two.
B. Step Two If the complaint is not resolved. it shall be reduced to writing by the grievant and submitted to the Principal or Supervisor within five (5) days of the response at Step One-Informal.
1. A written grievance should include the article, section, and the specific term(s) violated or misinterpreted the specific factual basis for the grievance, the relief sought and the grievant’s name and signature.
2. Upon receipt, the Principal or Supervisor shall arrange a conference to discuss the written grievance.
Grievance Processing Steps. An employee has the right to present his/her own grievance. A group of employees may also present a grievance. The Union may file a grievance on those matters concerning the rights of the Union as an organization as specified in Article 6 of this MOU.
A. Step 1- Informal The grievant(s) shall first discuss the grievance informally with his/her immediate supervisor, and inform the immediate supervisor that the subject of the discussion is a grievance. The grievant(s) shall attend the informal conference in person and shall have the right to representation by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The discussion shall be held within ten (10) working days of the action causing the grievance or of the date the action reasonably could have been expected to be known to the grievant(s). In no event shall any grievance be accepted for consideration more than forty-five (45) working days from the date of the action causing the grievance, regardless of the date the action become known to the grievant(s). Every reasonable effort shall be made to resolve the grievance at this level. The immediate supervisor shall respond verbally to the grievant(s) within five (5) working days of the informal discussion between the grievant and the immediate supervisor. Any settlement must be in accordance with the provisions of this MOU or, if applicable, the District’s Administrative Policies and Procedures.
Grievance Processing Steps. An employee has the right to present his/her own grievance. A group of employees may also present a grievance. The Union may file a grievance on those matters concerning the rights of the Union as an organization as specified in Article 6 of this MOU.
A. Step 1- Informal The grievant(s) shall first discuss the grievance informally with his/her immediate supervisor, and inform the immediate supervisor that the subject of the discussion is a grievance. The discussion shall be held within ten (10) working days of the action causing the grievance or of the date the action reasonably could have been expected to be known to the grievant(s). In no event shall any grievance be accepted for consideration more than forty-five (45) working days from the date of the action causing the grievance, regardless of the date the action become known to the grievant(s). Every reasonable effort shall be made to resolve the grievance at this level. The immediate supervisor shall respond verbally to the grievant(s) within five (5) working days of the informal discussion between the grievant and the immediate supervisor. Any settlement must be in accordance with the provisions of this MOU or, i f applicable, the District's Administrative Code.
B. Step 2 - Formal Written Grievance In the event the grievant(s) believe the grievance has not been resolved satisfactorily at Step 1, the grievant(s) shall submit the grievance in writing to the immediate supervisor within ten (10) working days of receipt of the immediate supervisor's verbal response at Step 1. A copy of the grievance shall also be provided to the APCO. In the event the Union believes a grievance filed with respect to Article 6 has not been satisfactorily resolved at Step 1, the Union shall submit the grievance in writing to the APCO within ten (10) working days of receipt of the APCO's verbal response at Step 1. I f the grievance is not filed at Step 2 within the time limits provided herein Article 26 it shall be deemed to not exist. Al l formal grievances shall be presented on grievance forms which are available to employees and the Union and which shall contain the following information:
(1) The name of the grievant(s),
(2) The specific nature of the grievance and how the grievant(s) was adversely affected,
(3) The date, time and place of occurrence,
(4) The specific provisions(s) of this MOU or of the District Administrative Code alleged to have been violated,
(5) Any decision that was rendered at Step 1,
(6) The corre...
Grievance Processing Steps. Step One/ Informal Within twenty (20) days of the alleged act or within twenty (20) days of the date of knowledge of the act, whichever is later, the employee shall request a meeting with their immediate supervisor/principal to discuss the potential contract violation and potential solutions. The parties acknowledge that it is most desirable for an employee and their immediate supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications.
Grievance Processing Steps