Common use of Informal Step Clause in Contracts

Informal Step. 9:01 It is the mutual desire of the parties that complaints with respect to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust a complaint before any grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint. This step may also be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Officer or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly with the appropriate Human Resources Officer. The parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from the date it was brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Officer. Failing a satisfactory settlement within the five (5) working day period, then within a further five (5) working days the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in the following manner: At any step of the grievance procedure, the grievor may be present at the meeting(s) if requested by either party. The University shall not be required to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. Step One The grievance shall be submitted, in writing, to the Labour Relations Department, along with the name of the immediate supervisor, Department and Faculty, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature of the grievance, the relevant provisions of the agreement, a general statement of relevant facts and the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievance. Within five (5) working days the Department Head or designate shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head may determine that the immediate supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their decision in writing to the Union. Step Two If the decision at Step One is not satisfactory, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources person, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three (3) within ten (10) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate shall, within ten

Informal Step. 9:01 It is the mutual desire of the parties that complaints with respect to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust a complaint before any grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 thirty (30) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances circumstance giving rise to the complaint. This step may also be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly with the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer. The parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from the date it was brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Officer. Failing a satisfactory settlement within the five (5) working day period, then than within a further five (5) working days the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in the following manner: At any step of the grievance procedure, the grievor may be present at the meeting(s) if requested by either party. The University shall not be required to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. In the case of complaints related to conversion or unpaid (or improperly paid) wages, this informal step must be initiated within sixty (60) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstance giving rise to the complaint. Step One The grievance shall be submitted, in writing, to the Labour Relations Department, along with the name of the immediate supervisor, Department and Faculty, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature of the grievance, the relevant provisions of the agreement, a general statement of relevant facts and the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievance. Within five (5) working days the Department Head or designate shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head may determine that the immediate supervisor Supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their his/her decision in writing to the Union. Step Two If the decision at Step One is not satisfactory, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources Resource person, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three (3) within ten (10) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, shall, within ten (10) working days, meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head or designate shall, within tena further ten (10) working days, give his/her decision in writing to the Union. Step Three If the grievance remains unsettled at the conclusion of Step Two, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources person who shall forward a copy to the Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity or designate within five (5) working days after receiving the Step Two decision in writing. The Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity or designate shall, within seven (7) working days, hold a meeting with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number), the Local Union President, and a staff representative of the Union, or his/her designate, in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity or designate shall, within a further seven (7) working days, give his/her decision, in writing, to the Union.

Informal Step. 9:01 It is If a dispute should arise, the mutual desire employee shall first informally discuss the problem with his immediate supervisor within ten (10) working days of the parties that complaints with respect occurrence or when the employee should have had knowledge of the incident giving rise to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust dispute. If a complaint before any is not resolved within ten (10) working days following such informal discussion, the employee may, within ten (10) working days thereafter, initiate a formal grievance. If the grievant does not file a grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 ten (10) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware resolution of the circumstances giving rise informal discussion period, the right to the complaintproceed with this grievance for this incident is waived by all parties. This step may also STEP ONE The formal grievance should be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Officer or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly filed with the appropriate Human Resources OfficerStep One Management Representative as designated in the chart. Recipients at other levels are also indicated. A written statement of the grievance signed by the employee shall be submitted on the provided form to the Step One Management Representative setting forth the alleged facts on which the grievance is based, the specific article or section of the Agreement allegedly violated, and the relief requested. The original grievance is filed with the Step One Management Representative, and a copy shall be forwarded by the employee to the Union. Forms for Steps Two (2) and Three (3) and requests for arbitration should be forwarded to the same people. Within seven (7) working days after the filing of a grievance, the Step One Management Representative will meet the grievant and his/her representative, if he/she requests one, and formally discuss the grievance and examine any supporting evidence available so that a formal resolution of the dispute may be found between the two parties. The management decision shall be entered in a written statement that is to be signed by both parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from of the date it was brought meeting. Signature of the grievant indicates only receipt of the decision. Forms B and C are handled the same way. Copies of this statement will be made a part of the original grievance form by attachment and forwarded to the attention recipients of the immediate supervisor or original grievance. If the Human Resources Officergrievant is not satisfied with the decision at Step One, he/she may submit grievance appeal Form B to the appropriate person. Failing a satisfactory settlement This must be done within the five seven (5) working day period, then within a further five (57) working days of receipt of the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in Level One management decision. STEP TWO Within seven (7) working days of the following manner: At any step receipt of the grievance procedureappeal, the grievor may be present at management representative shall review the meeting(sappeal and shall render a decision within seven (7) if requested by either partyworking days of said review. The University shall not be required Step Two management representative may hold a meeting to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to discuss the grievance. Step One The grievance A copy of this decision shall be submitted, in writing, supplied to the Labour Relations Department, along grievant and to the parties receiving the original grievance. If the grievant is not satisfied with the name decision at Step Two, he/she may submit Grievance Form C to the appropriate person within seven (7) working days of the immediate supervisor, Department and Faculty, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature receipt of the grievanceStep Two management decision. STEP THREE Within ten (10) working days of the receipt of appeal, the relevant provisions of Superintendent or his/her designee shall meet with the agreement, a general statement of relevant facts grievant and his/her representative to hear the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievanceappeal. Within five (5) working days the Department Head or designate shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head may determine that the immediate supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their decision in writing to the Union. Step Two If the decision at Step One is not satisfactoryof said date, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall render his/her written grievance may decision based on the materials presented. Copies shall be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources person, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three (3) within ten (10) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate shall, within tendistributed as above.

Informal Step. 9:01 It is the mutual desire of the parties that complaints with respect to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust a complaint before any grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 thirty (30) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances circumstance giving rise to the complaint. This step may also be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly with the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer. The parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from the date it was brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Officer. Failing a satisfactory settlement within the five (5) working day period, then within a further five (5) working days the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in the following manner: At any step of the grievance procedure, the grievor may be present at the meeting(s) if requested by either party. The University shall not be required to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 forty (40) working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. In the case of complaints related to conversion or unpaid (or improperly paid) wages, this informal step must be initiated within sixty (60) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstance giving rise to the complaint. Step One The grievance shall be submitted, in writing, to the Labour Relations Department, along with the name of the immediate supervisor, Department and Faculty, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature of the grievance, the relevant provisions of the agreement, a general statement of relevant facts and the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievance. Within five (5) working days the Department Head or designate shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head may determine that the immediate supervisor Supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their decision in writing to the Union. Step Two If the decision at Step One is not satisfactory, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources Resource person, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Senior Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three (3) within ten (10) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Senior Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate designate, shall, within ten

Informal Step. 9:01 It is the mutual desire of the parties that complaints with respect to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor Supervisor an opportunity to adjust a complaint before any grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint. This step may also be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor Supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Officer Director or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly with the appropriate Human Resources Officer. The parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from the date it was brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the Human Resources OfficerDirector. Failing a satisfactory settlement within the five ten (510) working day perioddays, then within a further five (5) working days the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in the following manner: At any step of the grievance procedure, the grievor may be present at the meeting(s) if requested by either party. The University shall not be required to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. Step One One‌ The grievance shall be submitted, in writing, to the Labour Relations Departmentdesignated Human Resources Director, along with the name of the immediate supervisor, Department and FacultySupervisor, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature of the grievance, the relevant provisions of the agreementAgreement, a general statement of relevant facts and the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievance. Within five (5) working days days, the Department Head or designate Human Resources Director shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) Representative who submitted the grievance in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head Human Resources Director may determine that the immediate supervisor Supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate Human Resource Director shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their decision in writing to the Union. Step Two Two‌ If the decision at Step One is not satisfactory, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources personDirector, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three Principal within five (3) within ten (105) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Labour Relations or designate Principal shall, within tenseven (7) working days, meet with the Union Xxxxxxx, the Unit President, and a staff representative of the Union, or their designate, in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Principal shall, within a further seven (7) working days, give their decision in writing to the Union.

Informal Step. 9:01 It is the mutual desire of the parties that complaints with respect to the application, interpretation, administration or alleged violation of this Agreement be addressed as quickly as possible and it is understood that an employee or group of employees shall first give the immediate supervisor an opportunity to adjust a complaint before any grievance may be filed. This informal step must be initiated within 15 thirty (30) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances circumstance giving rise to the complaint. This step may also be satisfied by the Union raising the complaint with the immediate supervisor on behalf of the employee or group of employees, in which case the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer or designate will be given an opportunity to attend, or satisfied by the Union raising the complaint directly with the appropriate Human Resources Resource Officer. The parties will attempt to resolve the complaint within five (5) working days from the date it was brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Officer. Failing a satisfactory settlement within the five (5) working day period, then than within a further five (5) working days the complaint may be taken up as a grievance in the following manner: At any step of the grievance procedure, the grievor may be present at the meeting(s) if requested by either party. The University shall not be required to consider any grievance which was not filed within 25 working days after the grievor, became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the grievance. In the case of complaints related to conversion or unpaid (or improperly paid) wages, this informal step must be initiated within sixty (60) working days after the employee became aware or ought reasonably to have become aware of the circumstance giving rise to the complaint. Step One The grievance shall be submitted, in writing, to the Labour Relations Department, along with the name of the immediate supervisor, Department and Faculty, by the employee(s) or the Union. The nature of the grievance, the relevant provisions of the agreement, a general statement of relevant facts and the remedy sought shall be set out in the grievance. Within five (5) working days the Department Head or designate shall meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in an attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head may determine that the immediate supervisor Supervisor shall also attend this meeting. The Department Head or designate shall, within a further five (5) working days, give their his/her decision in writing to the Union. Step Two If the decision at Step One is not satisfactory, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources Resource person, who shall forward a copy to the Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Director of Labour Relations or designate, or alternatively directly to Step Three (3) within ten (10) working days after receiving the Step One decision in writing. The Principal, Xxxx, Division Head, Executive Director, Director of Labour Relations or designate, shall, within ten (10) working days, meet with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number) in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Department Head or designate shall, within tena further ten (10) working days, give his/her decision in writing to the Union. Step Three If the grievance remains unsettled at the conclusion of Step Two, the written grievance may be advanced by notifying the local Human Resources person who shall forward a copy to the Vice-President Human Resources and Equity or designate within five (5) working days after receiving the Step Two decision in writing. The Vice-President Human Resources and Equity or designate shall, within seven (7) working days, hold a meeting with the Union Grievance Committee (not to exceed two (2) in number), the Local Union President, and a staff representative of the Union, or his/her designate, in a further attempt to resolve the grievance. The Vice-President-Human Resources and Equity or designate shall, within a further seven (7) working days, give his/her decision, in writing, to the Union.