Common use of Informal Grievances Clause in Contracts

Informal Grievances. An employee, individually or in representation of a group of employees, with a grievance shall first discuss the matter with his or her immediate supervisor within ten (10) calendar days of the matter complained of. The supervisor and the employee shall attempt to informally resolve the dispute. If this is not accomplished, the employee shall next discuss the matter with the next level of supervision within ten (10) calendar days of the matter complained of. The supervisor and the employee shall attempt to informally resolve the dispute. If this is not accomplished, the employee shall next discuss the matter with the next level of supervision within ten (10) calendar days of the unsuccessful discussion and so on, until the employee reaches the department head. The decision of the department head regarding an informal grievance shall be final unless the employee files a formal grievance.