Common use of Dismissal or Suspension Grievance Clause in Contracts

Dismissal or Suspension Grievance. (a) In the case of a dispute arising out of an employee's suspension with or without intent to dismiss, the grievance shall commence at Step 2 of the grievance procedure. At Step 2 the Employer shall respond to the grievance within 7 days instead of 14 days as indicated in Clause 8.06. (b) In the case of a dispute arising from an employee's dismissal, the grievance may be filed directly at arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Article 9. Notification of intent to arbitrate and a copy of the grievance shall be submitted to the BC Public Service Agency, Labour Relations Branch with a copy to the Deputy Minister of the appropriate Ministry within 30 days of the date on which the dismissal occurred, or within 30 days of the employee receiving notice of dismissal.