GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20 Clause Samples

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 1. Definition. 20 Section 2. Choice of Remedy 20 Section 3. Processing Grievances 20

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 2. Terms and Requirements 21 Section 3. Filing and Processing 22 Section 1. Employment Status 29 Section 2. Employee Accountability 29 Section 3. Leave Time Defined and Approved in Advance 29 Section 4. Leave Approval 30 Section 5. Return from Leave 30 Section 6. No Accrual 30 Section 7. Non-occupational Medical Condition 30 Section 8. Occupational Injury/Illness 31 Section 9. Reasonable Accommodation 31 Section 10. Medical Review 31 Section 11. No Conversion 31 Section 12. Unpaid Leave for Reasons of Faith or Conscience 31 Section 13. Bereavement Leave 32 Section 14. Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program 32 Section 15. PFML Insurance Program Premiums 32 A. Union Representatives 35 B. Meetings and Related Matters 35

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 1. Definition 20 Section 2. Choice of Remedy 20 Section 3. Processing Grievances 20 Section 4. Contract Grievance Steps 20 Section 5. Arbitrator's Authority 21 Section 6. Time Limits 22 Section 7. Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 22 Section 1. Eligibility 22 Section 2. Calculation. 23 Section 3. MSRS Health Care Savings Plan 23 Section 1. General 24 Section 2. Automobile Expense 24 Section 3. Commercial Transportation 24 Section 4. Overnight Travel 24 Section 5. Special Expenses 25 Section 6. Payment of Expenses 25 Section 1. Authorization 26 Section 2. Covered Expenses 26

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 1. General 20 Section 2. Grievance Steps 22 Section 3. Time Limits 26 Section 4. Retroactivity 27 Section 5. Exclusive Procedure 27 Section 6. Processing Grievances 27 Section 7. Documents and Witnesses 28 Section 1. General 28 Section 2. Investigation and Representation 29 Section 3. Disciplinary Action and Conference 29 Section 4. Emergency Disciplinary Action 31 Section 5. Resignation in Lieu of Disciplinary Action 32 Section 1. Performance Discussion or Review 33 Section 2. Informal Counseling 33 Section 3. Formal Counseling 33 Section 4. Removal of Counseling Records 34 Section 5. Relationship to Disciplinary Action 34 Section 1. Benefit Seniority 34 Section 2. Bargaining Unit Seniority 35 Section 3. Seniority Lists 36 Section 4. Limitations 37 Section 5. Construction/Coordination of New Seniority Lists 38 Section 1. Layoff and Option of Reduction of Hours 37 Section 2. Voluntary Layoffs 39 Section 3. Voluntary Reduction in Hours 39 Section 4. General Layoff Procedure 39 Section 5. Reduction of Hours 44 Section 6. Temporary Layoffs – Employer Option 44 Section 7. Recall Lists 45 Section 8. Temporary and Other Recall 48 Section 9. Layoff and Recall Information to the Union 48 Section 10. Coordination of Recall 48 Section 11. Annual Leave Restoration 49

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section A. General. 20 Section B. Initiation and Processing of Grievances. 23 Section C. Grievance Procedure 26 Section D. Arbitration 28 Section E. Time Limits. 30 Section F. Retroactivity 30 Section G. Documents and Witnesses. 31 SUPPLEMENTAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 31 ARTICLE 10 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 33 Section A. General. 33 Section B. Investigation 34 Section C. Investigative or Emergency Suspensions. 39 Section D. Disciplinary Conference 41 Section E. Notice and Initiation of Disciplinary Action 43 Section F. Resignation in Lieu of Disciplinary Action 44 Section G. Outside Investigations 44 ARTICLE 11 LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 44 Section A. Purpose 44 Section B. Representation 45 Section C. Scheduling 46 Section D. Pay Status of Union Representatives 47 Section E. Office of the State Employer 47 Section F. Staffing Level Consultations. 48 Section G. Departmental Efficiency Advisory Committees 48 ARTICLE 12 HEALTH AND SAFETY 49 Section A. General. 49 Section B. First Aid Equipment. 50 Section C. Tools and Equipment 50 Section D. Protective Clothing and Equipment. 50 Section E. Confidentiality of Employee Health Records. 51 Section F. Buildings 51 Section G. Medical Examinations. 51 Section H. Contagious Conditions/Communicable Diseases. 52 Section I. Foot Protection 54 Section J. Safety Inspection 55 Section K. Damage to Personal Items. 55 Section L. Compliance Limitations. 56 Section M. Evacuation and Mobilization Plans. 56 Section N. Drug and Alcohol Testing 56 Section O. Personal Protective Devices 62 Section P. Staffing Safety 62 Section Q. Isolated Single Person Assignments. 62 Section R. Social Security Numbers and Personal Information 63 ARTICLE 13 SENIORITY 63 Section A. Fringe Benefit Computation 63 Section B. Seniority Information 64 ARTICLE 14 LAYOFF AND RECALL PROCEDURE 64 Section ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Recall Information for MCO. 64 ARTICLE 15 ASSIGNMENT, VACANCY AND TRANSFER 64 ARTICLE 16 HOURS OF WORK 65 Section A. Work Period 65 Section B. Work Day 65 Section C. Work Schedules. 65 Section D. Meal Periods. 65 ARTICLE 17 OVERTIME 65 Section A. Definitions 65 Section B. Eligibility for Overtime Credit 66 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section C. Overtime Compensation 66 Section D. Pyramiding 69 Section E. Call-In 69 Section F. Modified Mandatory Overtime Premium 69 ARTICLE 18 HOLIDAYS 70 Section A. Designated Holidays. 70 Section B. Eligibility 71 Section C. Work on a Holiday 72 Section D. Equivalent Allowance 72 ARTICLE 19 LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY 73 Section ...

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 1. Definition 20 Section 2. Presentation of Grievance 20 Section 3. General Provisions 20 Section 4. Procedure for Adjustment of Grievances 20

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. Section 7.1 Definition 20 Section 7.2 Settlement Procedure 20 Section 7.3 Time Limits 21 Section 7.4 Selection of the Arbitrator 21 Section 7.5 Hearing Procedure 22 Section 7.6 Authority of the Arbitrator 22 Section 7.7 “Working Days” Defined 23 Section 12.1 Meeting Request 25 Section 12.2 Content 25 Section 12.3 Attendance 26 Section 13.1 References to Male Gender and Supervisor 26 Section 13.2 Ballistic Vests 26 Section 13.3 Probationary Period 26 Section 13.4 Certification and/or Licensure 27 Section 13.5 Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and Program 28

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. 6.1 Purpose 20 6.2 Definitions 20 6.3 Procedure 20-21

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 20. 24.1 Initial Discussion 21 24.2 Referral to City Manager 21 24.3 Arbitration 21 24.4 No Abridgement of Other Rights of Appeal 21 24.5 Pay Claims 21 24.6 Disciplinary Action 21 26.1 Residence 22 26.2 Compensation of Property Damaged in the Course of Employment 22 26.3 Safety Glasses 22 26.4 Safety Equipment 22 26.5 Special Assignments 22