Common use of Stage 1 – Supervisor Clause in Contracts

Stage 1 – Supervisor. 22.7.1.1 The grievant will discuss a grievance with his/her Supervisor, either directly or through a representative, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. The Supervisor will confer with all parties in interest but, in arriving at his/her decision, will not consider any material or statements offered by or on behalf of any such party of interest with whom consultation has been had without the aggrieved party or his/her representative present. If the grievant submits the grievance through a representative, the grievant may be present during the discussion of the grievance. 22.7.1.2 If the grievance is not resolved informally, it shall be reduced to writing and presented to the Supervisor. Within five (5) days after the written grievance is presented to him/her, the Supervisor shall, without any further consultation with the aggrieved party or any party in interest, render a decision thereon, in writing, and present it to the aggrieved party.