Levels of Grievance Procedure. 1. Level One - Informal: The aggrieved will first discuss his/her grievance with his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of grievance or knowledge of the grievance, either individually or accompanied by a representative with the objective of resolving the matter informally. The immediate supervisor shall communicate his/her decision within two (2) days.
Levels of Grievance Procedure. 1. Level One – The principal of the respective school in which the grievant serves.
2. Level Two – Superintendent of Schools or designated representative.
3. Level Three – Board of Education or its designated agent.
Levels of Grievance Procedure. (See chart in Appendix B)
1. Level 1 – Informal Any grievance arising out of the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement shall first be discussed informally with the objective of solving the matter at the lowest possible level. In the case of a grievance that originates at the worksite level, the grievant shall meet with the immediate supervisor. In the case of a grievance that originates at the District level, the grievant shall meet with the Director of Human Resources. This informal level meeting shall occur within ten (10) working days of the grievant’s knowledge of the violation. The grievant may be accompanied by an Association representative at this meeting. The grievant shall specify the relief or remedy sought at this level. The immediate supervisor or Director of Human Resources shall communicate the decision within ten (10) working days to the grievant with a copy to the Association. The Association shall be allowed to exhaust informal discussions before the filing of any formal grievance without affecting grievance timelines.
Levels of Grievance Procedure. (Grievances will be processed consecutively through Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4)
1. LEVEL 1 – Informal The grievant will first discuss the grievance with their immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of their knowledge of the grievance, either individually or accompanied by a representative, with the objective of solving the matter informally. The immediate supervisor shall communicate their decision to the employee within ten (10) days. The decision will not solely be communicated through electronic communication.
2. LEVEL 2 – Formal Grievances submitted at Level 2 and beyond shall contain at least the following information:
a. Name and signature of grievant (not applicable if the grievance is filed on behalf of a group or the Association);
b. Article and section of the contract allegedly violated;
c. Statement of the facts;
d. Date action occurred and/or when the individual became aware of it;
e. Remedy sought;
f. Signature of OSEA president/co-president or their designee. If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of their grievance, they may file a written grievance with their immediate supervisor with a copy to the Association president/co-president within ten (10) days following the decision at Level 1. This complaint shall be in writing and shall set forth the information required within Level 2. The immediate supervisor shall communicate their decision in writing within ten (10) days to the grievant with a copy to the Association.
3. LEVEL 3 - Formal Within ten (10) days of receipt of the decision rendered at Level 2, the immediate supervisor’s decision may be appealed further to the superintendent or their designated representative. A decision by the superintendent or their representative shall be made within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. However, the superintendent, at their option, may schedule a hearing on the matter within ten (10) days. If so, written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given five (5) days prior thereto to the grievant. Attendance at the hearing of the appeal shall be restricted to the grievant, their designated representatives and relevant witnesses. Within five (5) days of the hearing or review, the superintendent shall communicate to the grievant their written decision, which shall include supporting reasons therefore.
Levels of Grievance Procedure. 1. Level One - Immediate Supervisor
Levels of Grievance Procedure. The following levels of grievance are available to the parties:
a. Level One. A nurse shall discuss the grievance with his/her nurse manager in an effort to resolve the matter informally. The grievance shall be presented initially in writing specifying the section or sections of the Agreement which have allegedly been violated within 21 calendar days of the time the nurse knew or reasonably should have known of the occurrence of the matter. The grievance shall be handed to the manager for consideration. Managers covering for an absent manager will not accept grievances. In the manager’s absence, Human Resources or the Vice President of Patient Care Services may date and time the grievance for the matter to be addressed with a newly stated time frame as determined by the Vice President. Grievances regarding appropriate pay are understood to arise on the pay day for the event in question. A grievance concerning appropriate contribution by the Hospital under the retirement plan or TSA program, if not described on a regular pay stub, is understood to arise the earlier of: (1) 14 days after the postmark date, or (2) receipt of the plan statement for the period in question. The Nurse Manager shall respond in writing within 14 calendar days.
Levels of Grievance Procedure. Level 1
1. The party with the grievance shall first discuss it with his/her immediate supervisor with the objective of resolving the matter informally.
2. If the grievant is not satisfied with the informal disposition of his/her grievance, he/she may file a written grievance with his/her principal or immediate supervisor within ten
Levels of Grievance Procedure. Level One The principal of the respective school in which the grievant serves.
