Section 16.2. Grievance Steps Clause Samples
Section 16.2. Grievance Steps outlines the formal process that employees or their representatives must follow to raise and resolve workplace complaints or disputes. Typically, this clause details a series of escalating steps, such as initial discussion with a supervisor, followed by written submission to higher management, and potentially culminating in arbitration or mediation if earlier steps do not resolve the issue. Its core function is to provide a clear, structured pathway for addressing grievances, ensuring that both employees and management understand the procedures and timelines involved, thereby promoting fair and orderly resolution of workplace conflicts.
Section 16.2. Grievance Steps. 28 Step 1. The employee shall first discuss the grievance with his/her immediate supervisor. All 29 grievances not brought to the immediate supervisor, in accordance with the preceding sentence, within 30 fifteen (15) workdays of the occurrence of the grievance shall be invalid and subject to no further 31 processing. At any point during the grievance procedure, the employee may file a written notice to the 32 Superintendent terminating his/her grievance.
Section 16.2. Grievance Steps. 3 Section 16.2.1. 4 The employee shall first discuss the grievance or concern with his/her immediate supervisor. If 5 the employee wishes, he/she may be accompanied by an Association representative at such 6 discussion. All grievances or concerns not brought to the immediate supervisor in accordance 7 with the preceding sentence within ten (10) work days of the occurrence of the grievance or 8 concern shall be invalid and subject to no further processing.
Section 16.2. Grievance Steps