Common use of Informal Process Clause in Contracts

Informal Process. No matter shall be submitted under the grievance procedure unless it has first been discussed by the Employee with the Employee’s immediate supervisor in an attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the grievance is not resolved, the grievant may request that an in-house committee hear the concern. The College will, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of said request, provide names of three employees who will represent their side of the Committee; the Union will also provide the names of three employees within that time frame. Anyone who has taken a major role in the grievance thus far will not be chosen for the Committee. After the names have been exchanged, the Committee shall have 10 working days to hold a hearing and receive testimony from both sides. Upon completion of the hearing, the Committee shall meet and attempt to reach consensus on a resolution to recommend to the President. If a consensus is not reached, the grievance may be advanced to the formal process.

Informal Process. ‌ No matter shall be submitted under the grievance procedure unless it has first been discussed by the Employee with the Employee’s immediate supervisor in an attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the grievance is not resolved, the grievant may request that an in-house committee hear the concern. The College will, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of said request, provide names of three employees who will represent their side of the Committee; the Union will also provide the names of three employees within that time frame. Anyone who has taken a major role in the grievance thus far will not be chosen for the Committee. After the names have been exchanged, the Committee shall have 10 working days to hold a hearing and receive testimony from both sides. Upon completion of the hearing, the Committee shall meet and attempt to reach consensus on a resolution to recommend to the President. If a consensus is not reached, the grievance may be advanced to the formal process.