Informal and Formal Sample Clauses

The 'Informal and Formal' clause defines the process by which parties must attempt to resolve disputes, typically requiring them to first engage in informal negotiations before initiating formal proceedings such as arbitration or litigation. In practice, this means that if a disagreement arises, the parties are obligated to communicate and try to settle the issue amicably within a specified period before resorting to more formal legal action. This clause helps to encourage resolution without costly or time-consuming legal processes, fostering cooperation and potentially preserving business relationships.
Informal and Formal. Step A: The aggrieved and one Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (only as permitted under the formula in Section 2.A) for time actually spent in grievance handling, including investigation and meetings with the Employer. The Employer will also compensate a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the time reason- ably necessary to write a grievance. In addition, the Employer will compensate any witnesses for the time required to attend a Formal Step A meeting. Meetings called by the Employer for information exchange and other conditions designated by the Employer concern- ing contract application. Employer authorized payment as outlined above will be ▇▇▇▇▇- ▇▇ at the applicable straight time rate, providing the time spent is a part of the employee’s or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ (only as provided for under the formula in Section 2.A) regular work day. The Postal Service will compensate the Union’s primary Step B rep- resentatives at their appropriate rate of pay on a no loss, no gain basis. Activated back up Step B representatives will be compensated on the same basis for time actually spent as Step B representatives.
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Related to Informal and Formal

  • Informal Grievance 1. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the event giving rise to a grievance, the grievant shall present the grievance informally for disposition by the immediate supervisor or at any appropriate level of authority within the department. 2. Presentation of an informal grievance shall be a prerequisite to the institution of a formal grievance.

  • Informal Grievance Procedure Employees are encouraged to act promptly to attempt to resolve disputes with their manager/supervisor through an informal procedure. A meeting between the manager/supervisor and the employee should take place whenever requested by either party to assist, to clarify or resolve the grievance. The employee may be accompanied by his/her Union representative at the informal meeting. Any resolution reached at the informal step must be in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, or other rule or ordinance and shall not set precedent.

  • Informal Negotiations To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.

  • Informal Step As an informal step, the employee is encouraged to make an ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ effort to resolve the grievance directly with the management person to whom he reports. At his option, the employee may be accompanied by the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the department in which the employee works.