Common use of Hiring Queries Clause in Contracts

Hiring Queries. Where a member of the bargaining unit, or an individual who possesses a Right of First Refusal, or the Union on behalf of an applicant for a posted position, has questions related to a hiring decision, they may submit a request regarding the reasons of the decision to the Chair of the Department (or designate), copied to the Union. Such request shall be set out in writing, and filed within ten (10) working days of being advised of the decision. The Chair shall respond in writing within ten (10) working days, copied to the Union, outlining the reasons for the decision. A grievance may be filed in accordance with paragraph 3.07.02 within ten (10) working days of receipt of the response. The Union may request that the employer conduct a hiring query on its own behalf, without naming a specific applicant, where there is concern regarding a Department’s hiring process and/or where the concerned applicant does not wish to disclose their identity. Anonymous hiring queries should not be used the majority of the time that a hiring query is requested.

Hiring Queries. ‌ Where a member of the bargaining unit, or an individual who possesses a Right of First Refusal, or the Union on behalf of an applicant for a posted position, has questions related to a hiring decision, they may submit a request regarding the reasons of the decision to the Chair of the Department (or designate), copied to the Union. Such request shall be set out in writing, and filed within ten (10) working days of being advised of the decision. The Chair shall respond in writing within ten (10) working days, copied to the Union, outlining the reasons for the the‌ decision. A grievance may be filed in accordance with paragraph 3.07.02 within ten (10) working days of receipt of the response. The Union may request that the employer conduct a hiring query on its own behalf, without naming a specific applicant, where there is concern regarding a Department’s hiring process and/or where the concerned applicant does not wish to disclose their identity. Anonymous hiring queries should not be used the majority of the time that a hiring query is requested.requested.‌