Third Level Appeal Clause Samples
The Third Level Appeal clause establishes a final stage in a dispute resolution process, allowing parties to escalate unresolved issues to a higher authority or panel after previous appeal levels have been exhausted. Typically, this clause outlines the procedures for submitting a third appeal, the timeframe for doing so, and the body responsible for reviewing the case, such as a senior executive committee or an external arbitrator. Its core function is to provide a structured and definitive mechanism for resolving persistent disagreements, ensuring that all parties have access to a fair and thorough review before a final decision is rendered.
Third Level Appeal. An employee who does not agree with the Labor Management Panel may request a final appeal with the Chief Human Resources Officer. The Chief Human Resources Officer’s decision will be final. The affected employee must file an appeal in writing with the Chief Human Resources Officer within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the finding from the Second Level Appeal.
17.5.6.3.1 On a date mutually agreed upon between the employee and the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Third Level Appeal will convene. The Chief Human Resources Officer will meet with the employee and the Principal Human Resources Representative to review the findings of the Second Level Appeal. The supervisor may be asked to attend and address the Third Level Appeal. The employee may ask that a union representative be present.
17.5.6.3.2 The Chief Human Resources Officer will render a written decision and send the notification to the employee, the employee’s supervisor and Local 1. There will be no further appeals.
Third Level Appeal. Out-of-class grievances shall be filed with a designated supervisor or manager identified by each department head as the third level of appeal in the usual grievance procedure found in Article 9.