Common use of Classification Reviews Clause in Contracts

Classification Reviews. 7.1 Where the Union or an employee considers that a position is not assigned to an appropriate benchmark, either of them may file a classification review request. 7.2 The employee and/or a Representative designated by the Union shall complete a "Classification Review Form" indicating the reasons he/she believes that the benchmark to which his/her position has been matched is inappropriate. The Classification Review Form shall also indicate the benchmark that he/she believes is the appropriate match for the position. The Classification Review Form and any attachments shall be submitted to the Employer. 7.3 Within 30 calendar days of the receipt of a Classification Review Form the Employer shall review the request and notify the Union and the HEABC of its determination in writing. 7.4 If the Employer's written determination is not acceptable, or not provided within the time limit, the Union may, within a further period of 30 calendar days, notify the HEABC and the Employer of the intent to refer the dispute to a Classification Referee for a final and binding decision in accordance with Article 8 of the Maintenance Agreement. Notification shall include a written submission outlining the basis of the objection and the resolution sought. 7.5 Within 60 calendar days of receipt of notification of the intent to refer a dispute to a Classification Referee for a final and binding decision, the HEABC, the Employer, and the Union shall attempt to resolve the dispute. 7.6 If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute, the Union may refer the matter to a Classification Referee for a final and binding decision. The HEABC and the Union shall, within 30 calendar days, submit an Agreed Statement of Facts to the Classification Referee outlining the dispute and the issue(s) that are the subject of the dispute. If the parties are unable to agree on an Agreed Statement of Facts each party shall submit, to the Classification Referee and to all parties to the dispute, a separate Statement of Facts outlining the dispute and the issue(s) that are the subject of the dispute.