Common use of Filing a Formal Grievance Clause in Contracts

Filing a Formal Grievance. 12.5.1 A formal grievance is initiated by the filing of a Notice of Grievance on the prescribed notice form, (the grievance form is included in Appendix A). 12.5.2 The Notice must be filed by the grievant or Union representative with the grievant's supervising manager and with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources. Failure to file the grievance with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources within the time limit will invalidate the filing of the grievance. If the grievance is not filed correctly with the supervising manager, the Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources will direct the grievance to the appropriate manager for response. If the grievant is not represented by the Union, a copy of the grievance must also be filed with the Union Worksite Organizer. 12.5.3 In those circumstances where the nature of the complaint involves the immediate supervisor, the employee may initiate the grievance at the second level of review. The grievance must be filed within 30 working days after the grievant discovered or reasonably could have discovered the circumstances or action giving rise to the grievance. Regardless of the date of discovery, however, a notice shall not be timely if it is filed after the applicable statute of limitations period set forth in relevant laws. Informal attempts at resolution must take place within the 30-working day period before filing of the grievance; provided, however, that if attempts at informal resolution require further discussion the timeline for filing a formal grievance may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.

Filing a Formal Grievance. 12.5.1 10.5.1 A formal grievance is initiated by the filing of a Notice of Grievance on the prescribed notice form, . (the The grievance form is included in the Appendix Aof Forms.). 12.5.2 10.5.2 The Notice must be filed by the grievant or Union representative with the grievant's supervising manager and with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Director of Human Resources. Failure to file the grievance with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Director of Human Resources within the time limit will invalidate the filing of the grievance. If the grievance is not filed correctly with the supervising manager, the Associate Vice Chancellor, Director of Human Resources will direct the grievance to the appropriate manager for response. If the grievant is not represented by the Union, a copy of the grievance must also be filed with the Union Worksite OrganizerUnion. 12.5.3 In those circumstances where the nature of the complaint involves the immediate supervisor, the employee may initiate the grievance at the second level of review. 10.5.3 The grievance must be filed within 30 20 working days after the grievant discovered or reasonably could have discovered the circumstances or action giving rise to the grievance. Regardless of the date of discovery, however, a notice shall not be timely if it is filed after the applicable statute of limitations period set forth in relevant laws. Informal attempts at resolution must take place within the 30-20 working day period before filing of the grievance; provided, however, that if attempts at informal resolution require further discussion the timeline for filing a formal grievance may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.