Common use of Explanation of Rules Clause in Contracts

Explanation of Rules. a. Except where a remedy is otherwise provided for by State law, the County Ordinance Code or these rules, any employee shall have the right to present a grievance arising from his/her employment in accordance with the provisions of this procedure. b. All parties so involved must act in good faith and strive for objectivity, while endeavoring to reach a solution at the earliest possible step of the procedure. The aggrieved employee shall have the assurance that the filing of the grievance will not result in reprisal of any nature. c. The aggrieved employee shall have the right to be represented or accompanied by a person of his/her choice if the complaint is not resolved at the informal level as provided for in Step 1 of the grievance procedure. This representation may commence when the grievance is presented in writing to the immediate supervisor's superior, as provided in Step 2 of the grievance procedure. d. The processing of a grievance shall be considered as County business, and the employee and his/her representative shall have reasonable time and facilities allocated. The use of County time for this purpose shall not be excessive, nor shall this privilege be abused. e. Certain time limits in the grievance procedure are designed to quickly settle a grievance. It is realized, however, that on occasion the parties concerned may be unable to comply with the established limitations. In such instances, the limitations may be extended upon the mutual agreement of all parties concerned. f. Failure of the aggrieved employee to file an appeal within the prescribed time limit for any step shall constitute abandonment of the grievance. County management personnel involved shall abide by prescribed time limits. g. Any person responsible for conducting any conference, meeting or hearing under the formal grievance procedure shall give due and timely notice to all persons concerned. h. When two or more employees of the same department experience a common grievance, they may initiate a single grievance proceeding. The initial hearing of the grievance shall be by the immediate supervisor, superior or department head who has the prime responsibility for all of the aggrieved employees. In any event, the County retains the right to consider separate grievances together if they concern the same or similar problems. i. The parties may mutually agree to waive any step of the grievance procedure.

Explanation of Rules. a. 1. Except where a remedy is otherwise provided for by State lawLaw, the County Ordinance Code or these rules, any employee shall have the right to present a grievance arising from his/her employment in accordance with the provisions of this procedure. b. 2. All parties so involved must act in good faith and strive for objectivity, while endeavoring to reach a solution at the earliest possible step of the procedure. The aggrieved employee shall have the assurance that the filing of the a grievance will not result in reprisal of any naturenature against any employee involved. c. 3. The aggrieved employee shall have the right to be represented or accompanied by a person of his/her choice if the complaint is not resolved at the informal level as provided for in Step 1 step one of the grievance procedure. This representation may commence when the grievance is presented in writing to the immediate supervisor's superior, as provided in Step 2 step two of the grievance procedure. d. 4. The processing of a grievance shall be considered as County business, and the employee and his/her representative shall have reasonable time and facilities allocated. The use of County time for this purpose shall not be excessive, nor shall this privilege be abused. e. 5. Certain time limits in the grievance procedure are designed to quickly settle a grievance. It is realized, however, that on occasion occasions the parties concerned may be unable to comply with the established limitations. In such instances, the limitations may be extended upon the mutual agreement of all parties parities concerned. f. 6. Failure of the aggrieved employee to file an appeal within the prescribed time limit for any step of the procedure shall constitute abandonment of the grievance. County management personnel involved shall abide by prescribed time limits. g. 7. Any person responsible for conducting any conference, meeting meeting, or hearing under the formal grievance procedure shall give due and timely notice to all persons concerned. h. 8. When two or more employees of the same department experience a common grievance, they may initiate a single grievance proceeding. The initial hearing of the grievance shall be by the immediate supervisor, superior or department head who has the prime responsibility for all of the aggrieved employees. In any event, event the County retains the right to consider separate grievances together if they concern the same or similar problems. i. 9. The parties may mutually agree to waive any step of the grievance procedure.