Common use of Levels of Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

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. (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 his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of their his/her 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 his/her 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 his/her grievance, they he/she may file a written grievance with their his/her 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 his/her 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 2Xxxxx 0, the immediate supervisor’s decision may be appealed further to the superintendent or their his/her designated representative. A decision by the superintendent or their his/her representative shall be made within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. However, the superintendent, at their his/her 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 his/her designated representatives and relevant witnesses. Within five (5) days of the hearing or review, the superintendent shall communicate to the grievant their his/her written decision, which shall include supporting reasons therefore.

Levels of Grievance Procedure. (Grievances will be processed consecutively through Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4) Step 1. LEVEL 1 – Informal The grievant will first shall discuss the grievance informally with their immediate supervisor or building principal within fifteen (15) working days from the occurrence thereof or of the employee’s first knowledge thereof, in an attempt to resolve the matter. Such supervisor shall respond to the grievance ten (10) working days after the grievance is first discussed. Step 2. If, after ten (10) working days from the receipt of the immediate supervisor’s reply, the grievance remains unresolved, the grievant shall submit the grievance in writing to the supervisor with a copy to the Superintendent or designee. If the supervisor is the Superintendent or designee the submission of the written grievance shall be assigned to another administrator to process by the Superintendent. Such written grievance shall include: (a) a clear statement of the grievance and relevant facts; (b) specific identification of the specific article or portions thereof allegedly violated; and (c) a clear statement of the specific remedy sought. Such supervisor shall respond to the employee in writing within ten (10) working days of their knowledge from receipt of the grievance. Step 3. If, either individually after ten (10) working days from the receipt of the immediate supervisor’s reply, the grievance remains unresolved, the grievant shall submit the grievance set forth in Step 2 in writing to the Superintendent. The Superintendent or accompanied by a representative, their designee shall meet with the objective of solving the matter informally. The employee’s immediate supervisor shall communicate their decision to and the employee within ten (10) working days. The decision will not solely be communicated through electronic communication. 2. LEVEL 2 – Formal Grievances submitted at Level 2 Pursuant to the hearing and beyond a review of the correspondence and relevant facts, the Superintendent or their designee shall contain at least the following information: a. Name and signature of grievant (not applicable if respond to 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.ten