Internal Grievance/Appeal Steps Sample Clauses
The Internal Grievance/Appeal Steps clause outlines the procedures an individual or party must follow to formally raise concerns or disputes within an organization before seeking external remedies. Typically, this clause details the steps for submitting a grievance, the timeline for responses, and the escalation process if the issue is not resolved at initial levels. Its core function is to provide a structured, internal mechanism for resolving conflicts efficiently, promoting fairness, and potentially avoiding costly or public external disputes.
Internal Grievance/Appeal Steps. The grievance/appeal procedure shall consist of the following steps, each of which must be completed prior to any request for further consideration of the matter unless waived by mutual consent or as otherwise provided herein:
Internal Grievance/Appeal Steps. The grievance/appeal procedure shall consist of the following steps, each of which must be completed prior to any request for further consideration of the matter unless waived by mutual consent or as otherwise provided herein.
Step 1: Agency/Department If an employee has a problem relating to an interpretation or application of this Memorandum of Understanding, the employee may formally submit a grievance to the Agency/Department Head or their designee within fourteen (14) calendar days from the occurrence which gives rise to the problem. Such submission shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the grievance and the suggested solution. Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance, the Agency/Department Head or their designee shall meet with the grievant. Within fourteen (14) calendar days thereafter, a written decision shall be given to the grievant.
Step 2: Chief Human Resources Officer If the grievance/appeal is not settled under Step 1 and it concerns:
A. an interpretation or an application of this Memorandum of Understanding;
B. a performance evaluation with a rating of “does not meet performance objectives”;
C. deferral or denial of a merit increase, or a dispute about the number of steps granted;
D. a written reprimand; or
E. a probationary release alleging discrimination; it may be appealed in writing to the Chief Human Resources Officer within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written decision from Step 1. Appeal of a suspension and/or a reduction ordered by an Agency/Department Head or his or her designated representative may be submitted in writing at Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notice of suspension and/or reduction. Within fourteen
Internal Grievance/Appeal Steps. The grievance/appeal procedure shall consist of the following steps, each of which must be completed prior to any request for further consideration of the matter unless waived by mutual consent or as otherwise provided herein.
Step 1: Agency/Department If an employee has a problem relating to an interpretation or application of this Memorandum of Understanding, the employee may formally submit a grievance to the Agency/Department Head or their designee within fourteen (14) calendar days from the occurrence which gives rise to the problem. Such submission shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the grievance and the suggested solution. Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the written grievance, the Agency/Department Head or their designee shall meet with the grievant. Within fourteen (14) calendar days thereafter, a written decision shall be given to the grievant.
Step 2: Chief Human Resources Officer If the grievance/appeal is not settled under Step 1 and it concerns:
A. an interpretation or an application of this Memorandum of Understanding;
B. a performance evaluation with a rating of “does not meet performance objectives”;
C. deferral or denial of a merit increase, or a dispute about the number of steps granted;