Informal Resolution. To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy or claim related to this Agreement ("Dispute"), you and Company agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating any arbitration or court proceeding. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one person to the other.
Informal Resolution. The parties acknowledge that it is desirable to use reasonable efforts to resolve all issues and disputes through informal discussion and resolution. To facilitate and encourage this informal resolution process, the parties may jointly develop a written issues statement. Such an issues statement may:
11.2.1 describe the facts and events leading to the issue or dispute;
11.2.2 consider: the severity of the issue or dispute, including risk, likelihood of harm, likelihood of the situation worsening with time, scope and magnitude of the impact, likely impact with and without prompt action taken; whether the issue or dispute is isolated or part of a pattern; the likelihood of the issue or dispute recurring and if recurring, the length of time between occurrences; whether or not the issue or dispute is long-standing; and whether previous mitigation strategies have been ignored; and
11.2.3 list potential options for its resolution, which may include: performance management, in accordance with sections 9.4 through 9.7; a Review of the Hospital or a facilitated resolution, which may involve the assistance of external supports, such a peers, coaches, mentors and facilitators (“Facilitation”).
Informal Resolution. If the grievor requests an informal resolution the following steps will be taken:
(a) The Employer will assist the parties involved in effecting an informal resolution. The parties to any such resolution may include the respondent and representatives of the union(s) of which each of the grievor and the respondent are members and representatives of the Employer.
(b) At any point in the process, the grievor may request mediation or a formal investigation.
Informal Resolution. The Receiver or the Corporation, as appropriate, (the “FDIC Party”) and the Assuming Institution shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any Dispute Item within thirty (30) Business Days following receipt of information concerning the Dispute Item.
Informal Resolution. Date discussion occurred:
Informal Resolution. Preceding the formal grievance procedure outlined in Step 2, the employee shall discuss the matter informally with the lowest ranking immediate supervisor whose job classification is not included in the same certified representation unit. This discussion shall be sought by the employee not later than ten (10) working days after the alleged grievance occurred or was discovered. The provisions outlined in Steps 2 and 3 shall not restrict the employee or the immediate supervisor from seeking advice and counsel when it appears that settlement can be reached informally. No settlement shall be made in violation of an existing rule, ordinance, or memorandum of understanding. The immediate supervisor shall respond in writing to the employee within ten (10) working days of his/her discussion with the employee.
Informal Resolution. Within five (5) days from the event giving rise to a grievance or from the date the employee could reasonably have been expected to have had knowledge of such event, the grievant shall orally discuss his/her grievance with his/her supervisor. A supervisor shall have three (3) days to give an answer to the employee.
Informal Resolution. The Parties acknowledge that every effort should be made by the employee(s) and the supervisor(s) to resolve issues prior to initiating grievance procedures.
Informal Resolution. Prior to filing a formal grievance, the grievant shall attempt to resolve the potential contract violation by means of an informal conference with the immediate supervisor or other appropriate administrator. During the conference the grievant shall identify the specific provision(s) of the Agreement at issue. If no resolution is reached at the Informal Level, the Formal Resolution procedure shall ensue.
Informal Resolution. ASF Members are encouraged to attempt to resolve the occurrence of any alleged violation of this Agreement on an informal basis with the employee's designated supervisor, and if the employee so chooses, with the assistance of the Campus Association. If the matter is not resolved to the employee's satisfaction by informal discussion, it shall be settled in accordance with the procedure set forth below.
