Common use of Formal Grievance Steps Clause in Contracts

Formal Grievance Steps. The formal grievance procedure shall consist of the following steps, each of which must be completed prior to any request for further consideration of the matter unless waived by mutual consent or as otherwise provided herein. a. Immediate Supervisor A grievant and representative may formally submit a grievance to the immediate supervisor within seven (7) working days from the date of the immediate supervisor's informal decision or if the informal discussion has not taken place fifteen (15) working days from the date of the incident or occurrence giving rise to the complaint. An email may serve as a formal submission. Such a written grievance shall set forth the facts at issue, the relief sought and the time of the occurrence of any alleged incident or violations precipitating the grievance. The supervisor shall respond in writing within seven (7) working days after receiving the grievance. If the grievance is denied, the reasons for denial shall be given in the supervisor's response. This response shall contain the position, such as Intermediate Supervisor or appointing authority to which the next level of employee grievance should be addressed.

Formal Grievance Steps. The formal grievance procedure shall consist of the following steps, each of which must be completed prior to any request for further consideration of the matter unless waived by mutual consent or as otherwise provided herein. a. Immediate Supervisor A grievant and representative may formally submit a grievance to the immediate supervisor within seven (7) working days from the date of the immediate supervisor's informal decision or if the informal discussion has not taken place fifteen (15) working days from the date of the incident or occurrence giving rise to the complaint. An email may serve as a formal submission. Such a written grievance shall set forth the facts at issue, the relief sought and the time of the occurrence of any alleged incident or violations precipitating the grievance. The supervisor shall respond in writing within seven (7) working days after receiving the grievance. If the grievance is denied, the reasons for denial shall be given in the supervisor's response. This response shall contain the position, such as Intermediate Supervisor or appointing authority Department Head to which the next level of employee grievance should be addressed.