DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Clause Samples
The Dispute Resolution and Grievance Procedure clause establishes a formal process for addressing and resolving disagreements or complaints that arise between the parties to an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines specific steps such as negotiation, mediation, or arbitration that must be followed before resorting to litigation, and may set timeframes or designate neutral third parties to facilitate resolution. Its core practical function is to provide a structured, efficient, and often less adversarial means of resolving conflicts, thereby minimizing disruption and legal costs for all involved.
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. The purpose of the dispute resolution and grievance procedure is to create a problem solving process to address any questions regarding the interpretation, application, or alleged violation of any Article of this agreement. The intent is to focus on problem resolution at the level closest to the issue through open communication between the parties involved.
a) Dispute Resolution Step 1 - Seek information and/or clarification of the issue from the LINC representative within ten
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. Expedited Arbitration), except that the parties may use legal counsel during the arbitration. The parties will endeavour to select a third party with knowledge of the industry and its practices.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 19.1 A Board of Review shall be established each year prior to the end of December. Three (3) representatives shall be named by each of the parties to this agreement and their names will be submitted to the Superintendent of Human Resources ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇. The committee shall mutually agree upon a Chairperson from within the committee.
19.1.1 The Board of Review shall set up its own procedures and will be responsible for dealing with and making recommendations on any matter related to the meaning, interpretation or application of any words, expressions or provisions contained in this agreement.
19.1.2 The Board, The Teachers, or any teacher, may make representation to the Board of Review on any matter related to the implementation or interpretation of any part of this agreement. The Board of Review shall make its recommendation in writing and copies shall be forwarded to the parties involved as well as to both parties to this agreement.
19.2 The chairperson shall have the right to vote on all questions.
19.3 The Board of Review will receive and consider appeals by teachers related to interpretations of the agreement.
19.4 Appeals are to be submitted in writing to the chairperson of the Board of Review.
19.5 The Board of Review shall report to the Board of Education through the Director of Education with respect to each appeal and may submit recommendations.
19.6 Reports shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of receipts of the appeal except that, in extenuating circumstances, the time may be extended.
19.7 In the event that the teacher is not satisfied with the decision of the board, in respect to this agreement or any administrative procedure, further action may be taken in accordance with, The Education Act. Section 256
19.8 If the aggrieved is still dissatisfied, the individual may within fifteen (15) days submit the grievance to arbitration as provided for in The Education Act, Sections 261-263
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. All disciplinary grievances shall be subject to the provisions of this Article. Should a member of the bargaining unit disagree with the content of a written reprimand, the Coroner shall allow said member to reduce to writing the disagreement and to have such writing attached to the written reprimand issued by the Coroner or the Coroner’s designee. Nothing shall prevent the Coroner from withdrawing or modifying the written reprimand based on the content of the said writing of the bargaining unit member. Oral reprimands shall not be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. In cases of written reprimands and all non-disciplinary grievances, the provisions of this Article shall apply.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 14 Section 11.1. Definition of a Grievance 14 Section 11.2. Dispute Resolution 14 {00183897.DOC v. 3 } CH1 11763171.1 Section 11.3. Representation 14 Section 11.4. Subject Matter 15 Section 11.5. Time Limitations 15 Section 11.6. Grievance Processing 15 Section 11.7. Grievance Meetings 15 Section 11.8. Grievance Procedure 16 Section 11.9. Arbitration 16 ARTICLE XII GENERAL PROVISIONS 19 Section 12.1. Bulletin Boards 19 Section 12.2. Safety Issues 19 Section 12.3. Training Issues 19 Section 12.4. Labor Management Committee 19 Section 12.5. Subcontracting 20 Section 12.6. Lateral Entry 20 Section 12.7. Physical Fitness Requirements 20 Section 12.8. Domicile 21 Section 12.9. Part-Time Employees 21 Section 12.10. Training and Uniform Reimbursement 21 ARTICLE XIII SENIORITY, LAYOFF AND RECALL 22 Section 13.1. Definition 22 Section 13.2. Application of Seniority 22 Section 13.3. Termination of Seniority 22 Section 13.4. Probationary Period 23 Section 13.5. Seniority List 23 Section 13.6. Layoff 23 Section 13.7. Recall 24 Section 13.8. Recall Notice to Employees 24 Section 13.9. Effects of Layoff 24 Section 13.10. Promotion to Chief of Police 24 ARTICLE XIV SAVINGS CLAUSE 26 ARTICLE XV UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT/DAMAGED APPAREL 27 ARTICLE XVI SICK LEAVE 28 Section 16.1. 28 Section 16.2. 28 Section 16.3. 28 Section 16.4. 29 Section 16.5. 29 ARTICLE XVII VACATION LEAVE 30 Section 17.1. 30 Section 17.2 30 ARTICLE XVIII PERSONAL LEAVE 32 ARTICLE XIX FUNERAL LEAVE 33 Section 19.1. 33 Section 19.2. 33 Section 19.3. 33 Section 19.4. 33 ARTICLE XX HOLIDAYS 34 Section 20.1. 34 Section 20.2. 34 Section 20.3. 34 Section 20.4. 34 ARTICLE XXI INSURANCE 35 Section 21.1. Coverage 35 Section 21.2. Cost 35 Section 21.3. Cost Containment 35 Section 21.4. Life Insurance 35 Section 21.5. Early Retirement Health Insurance Benefit 35 Section 21.6. City Insurance Benefit/Cost Reciprocity 36 ARTICLE XXII WAGES 38 Section 22.1. Base pay. 38 Section 22.2. Shift Differential 39 Section 22.3. Upgrade Pay 39 Section 22.4 Assignment Pay… 39 ARTICLE XXIII HOURS OF WORK OVERTIME 40 Section 23.1. Work Day 40 Section 23.2. Work Week 40 Section 23.3. Shifts 40 Section 23.4. Overtime 40 Section 23.5. Duty Shift Exchanges 42 Section 23.6. Compensatory Time 43
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 13 ARTICLE 14 ‐ LABOR‐MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE 15
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 10.01 A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of this Collective Agreement.
10.02 A grievance may be one of the following categories:
(a) Individual grievance: A grievance affecting an individual employee. (b)
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. 20.1 Teachers who have questions or concerns regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall consult with the NATA president before initiating a formal request for interpretation and/or implementation.
20.1.1 The teacher shall consult with the NATA president within twenty (20) teaching days from the time of the occurrence raising the question or concern or when the teacher ought reasonably to have known of the matter.
20.1.2 The NATA president, following consultation with the teacher as per section 20.1.1, shall collaborate with the HR Manager to problem-solve issues related to local collective bargaining agreement interpretation and/or implementation specifically related to any questions or concerns raised by a teacher pursuant to section 20.1.
20.1.2.1 The NATA president and the HR Manager shall collaborate within ten (10) teaching days from the date the question or concern was raised with the NATA president.
20.1.3 Either the NATA president or the HR Manager may request a consultation to gain a formal interpretation of the question or concern.
20.1.3.1 Together the NATA president and the HR Manager will, within twenty (20) teaching days of requesting the consult, meet with the teacher ▇▇▇▇ and the board negotiation team to develop a formal interpretation of the teacher’s question or concern.
20.1.4 After the NATA president and the HR Manager have completed the process set out above, the NATA president shall communicate to the teacher, in writing, the response to the question or concern.
20.1.4.1 The NATA president shall advise the teacher, in the written response, of the teacher’s right to initiate a grievance if the teacher is still not satisfied with the response.
20.2 A grievance includes any difference of opinion which may arise as to the meaning, interpretation or application of a word, expression or provision contained in this Agreement and also includes a question or concern which is not settled in accordance with the process set out in section 20.1.
20.2.1 A grievance may be brought, by either party, to the attention of the NATA president and HR Manager through the submission of a written statement of grievance.
20.2.1.1 In the case of a grievance brought by a teacher, the written statement of grievance shall be submitted within twenty (20) teaching days of the teacher’s receipt of the written response referred to in section 20.1.4.
20.2.1.2 In the case of a grievance brought by the NLSD, the written statement of grievance shall be submitte...
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. The parties agree to observe the following procedures to avoid and resolve employment-related grievances and disputes and to avoid and resolve any grievances and disputes concerning the implementation of this agreement. The parties acknowledge that observance of the procedure would avoid the need to resort to industrial action.