Steps in Grievance Procedure Sample Clauses
The "Steps in Grievance Procedure" clause outlines the sequential process that employees and employers must follow to address and resolve workplace complaints or disputes. Typically, this clause details a series of escalating steps, such as informal discussions with a supervisor, submission of a formal written complaint, and, if unresolved, referral to higher management or an external arbitrator. By providing a clear, structured pathway for handling grievances, this clause ensures that issues are addressed systematically and fairly, reducing misunderstandings and helping to resolve conflicts efficiently.
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Prior to Step 1, the grievant shall meet with the appropriate administrator and both shall make a conscientious effort to resolve the controversy, dispute, or disagreement. This may be called the informal step.
A. The grievant shall send a statement of grievance in writing to his/her administrator and to the Assistant Superintendent. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the formal grievance, the administrator shall confer with the grievant and appropriate representative requested.
B. The administrator shall communicate a decision to the employee in writing within ten (10) work days after meeting with the grievant (if applicable) or receiving the grievance. If the administrator does not respond within the time limits, the grievance may be moved to the next level. Within the above time limits, either party may request a personal conference with the other party.
C. Within forty-eight (48) hours of the decision, copies of the decision shall be delivered to the grievant and to all parties of interest.
A. The grievant may appeal the decision from Step 1 to the Assistant Superintendent within ten (10) days after receipt of the Step 1 decision. This appeal shall be presented in writing with all documents developed and used in Step 1, and shall be available to all parties of interest.
B. The Assistant Superintendent will notify all involved parties of interest of the request for appeal.
C. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal, the Assistant Superintendent shall confer with the grievant and appropriate representative.
D. The Assistant Superintendent shall communicate a decision in writing within ten (10) work days after meeting with the grievant (if applicable) or receiving the appeal. Either the grievant or the Assistant Superintendent may request a personal conference within the above time limits. If the Assistant Superintendent does not respond within the time limits, the grievance may be appealed to the next level.
E. Within forty-eight (48) hours of the decision, copies shall be delivered to the grievant and all parties of interest.
A. The grievant may appeal the decision from Step 2 to the Superintendent within ten (10) days after receipt of Step 2 decision. The appeal shall be in writing.
B. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal, the Superintendent shall confer with the grievant and appropriate representative.
C. The Superintendent or designee shall communicate a decision within ten (10) work days after receiving the appeal or meeting with the ...
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Step 1. Immediate Supervisor (Informal) The employee, with or without Union representation, shall take up the grievance with his/her immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. The supervisor shall respond orally within 7 calendar days. Failure of an employee to act on an alleged violation of the Agreement within 14 calendar days of the employee’s knowledge of the alleged violation shall act as a bar to any written appeal to any further step.
Step 2. Department Head of Designee If the grievance is unsettled at Step 1, the aggrieved employee, with or without Union representation, may present the grievance in writing to the Department Head or his/her designee within 7 calendar days of the Step 1 answer or the date the answer was due. The Department Head or his/her designee shall meet with the employee and with Union representation if desired. The written grievance shall state the nature of the grievance, shall note the specific clause or clauses in the Agreement allegedly violated, and shall state the remedy requested. The Department Head or his/her designee shall make a decision on the grievance and communicate it in writing to the aggrieved person (and the Union representative if involved) within 14 calendar days of the filing at Step 2.
Steps in Grievance Procedure. No matter may be submitted to arbitration which has not been properly carried through all steps of the grievance procedure.
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Step 1. Immediate Supervisor (Informal) The employee, with or without Union representation, shall take up the grievance with his/her immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. The supervisor shall respond orally within 7 calendar days. Failure of an employee to act on an alleged violation of the Agreement within 14 calendar days of the employee’s knowledge of the alleged violation shall act as a bar to any written appeal to any further step.
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Grievances shall be processed as follows:
Step 1. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and/or representative, with or without the aggrieved employee, shall take up the grievance or dispute in writing with the employee's immediate supervisor outside of the bargaining unit within five (5) working days of the date of the grievance or his/her knowledge of its occurrence. The Supervisor shall attempt to adjust the matter informally and shall respond to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within five (5) working days.
Step 2. If the grievance has not been settled, it shall be presented in writing to the Utility's Executive Director, within five (5) working days after the supervisor's response is due. The Executive Director shall respond to the Business Agent in writing within five
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Grievances shall be processed as follows:
Step 1. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and/or representative, with or without the aggrieved employee, shall take up the grievance or dispute in writing with the employee's immediate supervisor outside of the bargaining unit within five (5) working days of the date of the grievance or his/her knowledge of its occurrence.
Step 2. If the grievance has not been settled, it shall be presented in writing to the Department Head, within five (5) working days after the supervisor's response is due. The Department Head shall respond to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in writing within five (5) working days.
Step 3. If the grievance still remains unadjusted it may be presented to the City Manager or his/her designee in writing within five (5) working days after the response of the Department Head is due. The City Manager or his/her designee shall respond to the Union in writing within thirty (30) working days after the grievance is presented to the City Manager. Within said thirty (30) working days, the City Manager, or his/her designee, shall hold a conference review with Union representatives and the grievant.
Step 4. If the grievance is still unsettled, either party may, within thirty (30) calendar days after the reply of the City Manager is due, by written notice to the other, request conciliation with the appropriate agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that has jurisdiction to hear such matters (D.L.R.).
Step 5. If the grievance is still unsettled, after conciliation, either party may, within thirty (30) calendar days after the conciliation, by written notice to each other, request arbitration.
Step 6. The Parties agree to a mandatory mediation following filing for arbitration with the appropriate agency.
Step 7. Except as provided in Section 1, no individual employee or group of employees shall have the right to arbitrate a grievance with the City except with the agreement of the Union. A grievance shall be deemed
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Step 1 - Shop Committee Chairperson or delegate to Supervisor within seventy-two (72) hours, three (3) working days of the alleged grievance;
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Grievances shall be presented within ten (10) days of when the officer/Association knew, or had reason to know, of the occurrence of the alleged grievance. Any grievance filed later than ten (10) days from the alleged occurrence shall not be considered.
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Grievances shall be processed as follows:
Step 1 The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or representative, with or without the aggrieved employee, shall take up the grievance or dispute in writing and present it to the Division Head or in absence of Division Head, Assistant Department Head within five (5) working days of the date of the grievance or his/her knowledge of its occurrence. The Supervisor shall attempt to adjust the matter informally and shall respond to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within one (1) working day.
Step 2 If the grievance has not been settled, it shall be presented in writing to the Department Head, within five (5) working days after the Supervisor's response is due. The Department Head shall respond to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or representative in writing within five (5) working days.
Step 3 If the grievance still remains unadjusted it may be presented to the City Manager or his/her designee in writing within five (5) working days after the response of the Department Head is due. The City Manager or his/her designee shall respond to the Union in writing within thirty (30) working days after the grievance is presented to the City Manager. Within said thirty
Steps in Grievance Procedure. Grievances shall be processed as follows:
Step 1. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or representative, with or without the aggrieved employee, shall take up the grievance or dispute, in writing, with the officer in charge of the shift of which employee is a member, within three (3) working days of the date of the grievance, or his knowledge of its occurrence. The officer in charge of the shift shall attempt to adjust the matter informally, and shall respond to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within three (3) working days. The Employer has the option not to be bound by the decision of the officer in Step 1.
Step 2. If the grievance has not been settled, or the Employer elects not to be bound under Step 1, it shall be presented, in writing, to the Department Head (Superintendent) within three