Written Appeal Clause Samples
A Written Appeal clause establishes the right and procedure for a party to formally challenge a decision or action in writing. Typically, this clause outlines the timeframe within which an appeal must be submitted, the required format or content of the appeal, and the process for reviewing and resolving the appeal. By providing a structured method for disputing decisions, the clause ensures fairness and transparency, allowing parties to seek reconsideration and helping to prevent arbitrary or unjust outcomes.
Written Appeal. At each formal step of the procedure, the grievant must reduce the appeal to writing.
Written Appeal. If the employee’s concerns about eligibility for advancement are not resolved after the employee’s verbal inquiry of the supervisor, the employee may file a written appeal with the Department Director stating the basis for the employee’s belief that the employee should be advanced to the higher level within the multi- level classification. The employee may make such a formal appeal no more than once in any 12 month period. The employee may be represented by the Union in the processing of this appeal. Within 15 calendar days of the receipt of the written appeal, the Department Director will arrange to schedule an appeal meeting with the employee and, if represented, the employee’s Union representative. At the appeal meeting with the Department Director, the employee and Union representative may explain the basis of the appeal to the Department Director. The Department Director may determine to initiate the advancement of the employee to a higher level within the multi-level classification as the result of the information provided at the appeal meeting. If the Department Director determines not to advance the employee to a higher level within the multi-level classification, the Department Director will provide a written explanation to the employee. Such a written explanation should be provided by the Department Director within 15 calendar days after the appeal meeting with the employee.
Written Appeal. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance by the board, or if no disposition has been made within the period above provided, the Association may appeal the matter to arbitration by notifying the Superintendent within ten (10) days of its intention. The arbitrator shall be selected through the procedures promulgated by the Bureau of Mediation Services. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter, add to or subtract from the terms of this contract.
Written Appeal. Within five normal workdays after the bargaining unit member receives a written notice of suspension without pay, the bargaining unit member may file a written appeal in the office of the Superintendent. If the bargaining unit member fails to file a timely appeal, the bargaining unit member shall be deemed to have waived his/her right to appeal and the Superintendent/designee may order the suspension into effect at such time as the Superintendent/designee deems appropriate.
Written Appeal. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, not later than five (5) working days after the receipt of the written answer at Step 1, the Union may file a written appeal and may request, in writing, a conference with the Department Head or designee. At the second step, the Company representative shall provide a written answer to the grievance within five (5) working days following the date of the submission of the written appeal at Step 2, or the date of the Step 2 conference (if such is held at a later date) at which the grievance was discussed by the parties.
Written Appeal. If within five (5) working days, no satisfactory settlement is reached between them, then within ten (10) working days the grievance shall be submitted in writing by the Union's properly accredited committee to the COO (property level) of the Company or designee. If within five (5) working days thereafter no satisfactory settlement is reached the issue will be eligible for arbitration. If for any reason the COO is unavailable, an extension of time can be granted if agreed to by both parties.