Common use of Handling Grievances Clause in Contracts

Handling Grievances. 1. When requested by an employee who has a grievance, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, with permission of their supervisor, may investigate any grievance in their assigned work area and assist in its preparation and presentation. 2. After notifying and receiving approval of the immediate supervisor, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed reasonable time off during working hours, without loss of time or pay to investigate, prepare and present such grievances. The immediate supervisor will authorize the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave their work unless compelling circumstances require refusal of such permission, in which case, the immediate supervisor shall inform the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the reasons for the denial and establish an alternate time when the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ can reasonably be expected to be released from their work assignment. 3. When a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ desires to contact an employee at their work location, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first contact the immediate supervisor of that employee, advise the nature of the business, and obtain the permission of the supervisor to meet with the employee. The immediate supervisor will make the employee available promptly unless compelling circumstances prohibit the employee’s availability, in which case the supervisor will notify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, within twenty-four hours, when they can reasonably expect to contact the employee. 4. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ interview or discussion with an employee on City time will be handled expeditiously. 5. MEA may appoint a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate who may act in instances where a job site ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available.