Informal Process Clause Samples
The Informal Process clause establishes a preliminary step for resolving disputes or disagreements between parties before formal proceedings are initiated. Typically, it requires the parties to engage in good faith discussions, negotiations, or meetings to attempt to resolve the issue amicably, often within a specified timeframe. This clause helps to facilitate communication, potentially saving time and costs by encouraging resolution without resorting to litigation or arbitration, and aims to preserve business relationships by promoting collaborative problem-solving.
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Informal Process. The Informal Process provides an Employee with the opportunity to resolve his or her concern by using the open door process, with the assistance of a FC member, within 30 calendar days of the date the Employee became aware of the issue. While an Employee may speak with anyone in the open door process regarding a concern or problem, the Employee is encouraged to take this concern up with his immediate supervisor or may request the assistance of the Employee Advocate or a FC member to facilitate resolution of the issue.
Informal Process. A unit member with a grievance will first discuss it with his/her principal or immediate supervisor. The objective of this first meeting will be the informal resolution of the matter. An Association representative may be present at this informal level of the procedure and if chosen as his/her representative under Article 5, Section C.3, shall represent the grievant.
Informal Process. A unit member will first discuss his/her claim that there is a violation of the Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Both parties will make efforts to resolve the issue at this informal level.
Informal Process. 11 The District and the Association encourages the use of the interest-based problem- 12 solving model. However, the use of the informal process is not a prerequisite to the 13 formal process. Both groups recognize that the success of the interest-based problem- 14 solving model is dependent upon open communication between all parties and a 15 willingness to objectively discuss the issue(s) or concern(s) and work together toward a 16 viable solution.
Informal Process. Nothing contained herein shall prevent an employee from discussing a potential grievance with his/her supervisor and having the matter remedied in an informal procedure provided that the remedy is consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
Informal Process. An attempt to resolve the grievance through informal conferences between the concerned parties will be made. Every reasonable effort shall be made to resolve the matter quickly and all procedures shall be kept as confidential as possible. If the matter is not settled by the immediate supervisor, the grievance may proceed with the formal process. The informal process shall not last longer than ten (10) working days from the alleged grievance.
Informal Process. The initial concern regarding a dispute, disagreement or difference shall be handled by direct contact between the employee, either by him/herself or in the company of a Union representative, and the employee’s immediate supervisor.
Informal Process. It is the goal of the College to identify inappropriate performance/conduct by faculty members as soon as practicable and utilize informal corrective counseling and early resolution where appropriate. While the Chairperson and the faculty member are encouraged to resolve issues by themselves, they may seek advice and assistance from the Human Resources Department (also identified as HR) and the Association. All resolutions derived through this informal process shall be subject to the approval of HR and the Association. Resolutions derived through this informal process may be recorded in the member’s personnel files if agreed to by the parties.
Informal Process. No matter shall be submitted under the grievance procedure unless it has first been discussed by the Employee with the Employee’s immediate supervisor in an attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the grievance is not resolved, the grievant may request that an in-house committee hear the concern. The College will, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of said request, provide names of three employees who will represent their side of the Committee; the Union will also provide the names of three employees within that time frame. Anyone who has taken a major role in the grievance thus far will not be chosen for the Committee. After the names have been exchanged, the Committee shall have 10 working days to hold a hearing and receive testimony from both sides. Upon completion of the hearing, the Committee shall meet and attempt to reach consensus on a resolution to recommend to the President. If a consensus is not reached, the grievance may be advanced to the formal process.
Informal Process. The parties agree that disputes can frequently be resolved by informal, timely discussion and constructive communication between the parties or between a staff member and his/her immediate supervisor(s) in the workplace. People and Resources and the Association may be engaged to identify alternative resolutions. If the discussion process cannot resolve the issue, the parties can meet with representatives of the Association and the University. The AECC may act to resolve issues before proceeding to grievance or arbitration.