Common use of Stages of Grievance Clause in Contracts

Stages of Grievance. 1. Stage 1: Supervisor a. Informal Resolution. An R.N. having a grievance will discuss it with the R.N.'s supervisor, either directly or through a representative, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. The supervisor will confer with all parties in interest. If the R.N. submits the grievance through a representative, the R.N. may be present during the discussion of the grievance. b. If the grievance is not resolved informally, and the STA elects to proceed, it shall be reduced to writing and presented to the supervisor. Within five (5) school days after the written grievance is presented to the supervisor, a decision thereon shall be rendered in writing, and presented to the R.N. and the STA. c. Stage le. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 1. If the STA is not satisfied with the written decision at the conclusion of Stage 1 and wishes to proceed further under this grievance procedure, a written appeal of the decision at Stage 1 shall be filed with the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources within twenty (20) school days after the STA has received the decision at Stage 1. Copies of the written decision at Stage 1b shall be submitted with the appeal.