Common use of Formal Level 1 Clause in Contracts

Formal Level 1. If a grievance is not resolved in the meeting between the affected employee and his/her immediate supervisor at the Informal Level, the grievance may be formalized in writing, within ten (10) days of the Informal Level meeting between the supervisor and the affected employee. A copy of the grievance shall be sent to the immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor shall, within five (5) days of the receipt of the grievance, render a written decision. A copy of this decision shall be forwarded to the grievant and the Association.