Steps in Procedure Sample Clauses
The "Steps in Procedure" clause outlines the specific actions or sequence of tasks that must be followed to complete a particular process or fulfill an obligation under the agreement. It typically breaks down the procedure into clear, ordered steps, such as submitting a request, obtaining approvals, or providing necessary documentation. By detailing each stage, this clause ensures that all parties understand their responsibilities and the correct order of operations, thereby reducing confusion and minimizing the risk of errors or disputes during implementation.
Steps in Procedure. Grievances arising under this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:
Step 1. The Council, or individual grievant, shall prepare a written grievance on a form mutually agreed to between the Employer and the Council and presented to the Sheriff's designee, no later than ten (10) calendar days after the Employee was notified of the decision by the Sheriff’s designee. Within ten (10) calendar days after the grievance has been submitted, the Sheriff’s designee shall meet with the grievant and the Council representative to discuss the grievance and make a good faith attempt to resolve the grievance. The Sheriff’s designee shall respond in writing to the grievant and the Council representative within ten (10) calendar days following the meeting.
Step 2. If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the grievance may be referred in writing by the Council within ten (10) calendar days after the decision of the Sheriff’s designee to the Sheriff himself. Within ten (10) calendar days after the grievance has been filed with the Sheriff, the Sheriff shall meet with the Council representative and the grievant to discuss the grievance and make a good faith effort to resolve the grievance. The Sheriff shall respond in writing to the grievant and the Council within ten (10) calendar days following that meeting.
Step 3. Only in the case of grievances involving the shared responsibilities of the Employer or the interpretation of contract language or grievances, the settlement of which would involve monies beyond the budgeted funds of the Sheriff and if the grievance is not settled at Step 2, the Council, within ten (10) calendar days after the Sheriff’s written decision at Step 2, may refer the grievance in writing to the Sheriff and the designee(s) of the Chairman of the County Board. Within ten (10) calendar days after such referral, the grievant, the Council representative, the Sheriff and the designee(s) of the Chairman of the County Board shall meet and make a good faith effort to resolve the grievance. The Sheriff and the designee(s) of the Chairman of the County Board shall respond in writing to the grievant and the Council within ten (10) calendar days following that meeting. The Sheriff shall have one vote and the designee(s) of the Chairman of the County Board shall collectively have one vote in resolving such grievances.
Step 4. If the dispute is not settled at Step 2 or Step 3, the matter may be submitted to arbitration by the Council, the County or the Sheriff wit...
Steps in Procedure. (a) In the event of any dispute arising as to the interpretation or application of this agreement, or any matter arising in the course of employment, the following procedure will apply. Except where a bona fide health and safety issue is involved, the parties shall ensure the continuation of work and customary work practices.
(b) Where a bona fide health and safety issue exists, an employee shall not work in an unsafe environment but, where appropriate, shall accept reassignment to alternative suitable work/work environment in the meantime.
(c) The objectives of the procedure shall be to promote the resolution of disputes, or matters that may give rise to an industrial dispute, by measures based on consultation, co-operation and discussion; to minimise the level of industrial confrontation, and to avoid interruption to the performance of work and the consequential loss to services and wages.
(d) A party to the dispute may appoint another person, organization or association to accompany or represent them in relation to the dispute.
(e) Depending on the issues involved, a procedure involving up to three stages of discussion shall apply. These are:
(i) Discussions between the employee/s concerned and at the employee’s request their nominated representative, and the immediate supervisors.
(ii) Discussions involving the employee/s and at the employee’s request their nominated representative and the next level of management.
(iii) Discussions involving the employee/s and at the employees request their nominated representative and the management representative.
(f) There shall be an opportunity for any party to raise the issue to a higher stage.
(g) There shall be a commitment by the parties to achieve adherence to this procedure. This should be facilitated by the earliest possible advice by one party to the other of any issue or problem which may give rise to a grievance or dispute.
(h) Throughout all stages of the procedure all relevant facts shall be clearly identified and recorded.
(i) Sensible time limits shall be allowed for the completion of the various stages of the discussions. Where practicable, each step outlined in (e) shall not exceed 7 working days.
(j) In the event that the preceding steps have failed to resolve the dispute, either party to this Agreement may refer the dispute to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) pursuant to section 709 of the Act for expeditious resolution by mediation and/or conciliation and, where the matter ...
Steps in Procedure a. An employee who has a complaint should first try to resolve it through discussion with the employee's immediate supervisor without undue delay, but in no event later than 15 calendar days after the wrong has been committed.
b. If the action taken by his/her supervisor does not satisfy the employee, the employee may take his/her complaint to successive levels of supervision within the applicable department up to and including the City Manager.
Steps in Procedure. Step 1: The grievant alone, or with two (2) Association representatives, shall orally contact his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) working days after s/he knew or should have known of the cause of such grievance. In the event of a grievance the officer shall perform his/her assigned work task and grieve his/her complaint later. The officer's immediate supervisor shall within five (5) calendar days, orally inform the officer and the Association of his/her decision. Parties presented with an oral grievance or with an oral decision on a grievance shall
Step 2: If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the grievant, with two (2) Association representatives, may within five (5) calendar days after the oral decision of his/her immediate supervisor, prepare a written grievance to the Police Chief.
Steps in Procedure a) Any employee who feels that there has been a violation or misinterpretation of an article of this Agreement or that he has been treated unfairly under any of its terms must, by personal interview, discuss the matter with his immediate Supervisor. A Union representative may be present if the employee or Company desires, provided the immediate Supervisor is advised of this and of the nature of the problem, in advance of the discussion. This meeting shall take place no later than fourteen (14) working days following the awareness of the issue;
b) Where such discussion fails to satisfy the complaint of the employee, the matter must be submitted in writing to the Supervisor within three (3) working days. The latter shall schedule a meeting no later than fourteen (14) business days with the employee and Union representative to discuss and resolve the issue. HR department shall render a written decision within seven (7) business days from the meeting date;
c) Should the matter still not be resolved to the Union satisfaction, the Union will appeal the decision in writing (with the response from HR in attachment) within seven (7) business days to the Operation Director or delegate, who shall meet with the Union representative to discuss the matter. The Operation Director shall provide a written response within seven (7) business days of the meeting to either uphold or deny the grievance;
d) Should the Operation Director’s response be unsatisfactory to the Union, the matter will be discussed between the General Manager and a District 140 General Chairperson;
e) Should the grievance still be unresolved, the matter may be referred to accelerated arbitration.
Steps in Procedure. Disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:
Steps in Procedure. Step 1. The employee (with or without a union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present) will informally discuss the grievance with the applicable supervisor, manager, or director.
Step 2. If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, it shall be reduced to writing, shall specify the alleged violation of this Agreement and the remedy sought, and shall be submitted to the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date of occurrence. A grievance relating to pay shall be timely if received by the Employer within fourteen (14) calendar days after the pay day for the period during which the grievance occurred.
Step 3. If the grievance is not resolved in Step 2, either party may refer the matter to arbitration. Any demand for arbitration shall be in writing and must be received by the Employer within fourteen (14) calendar days following the Union’s receipt of the Employer’s Step 2 answer.
Steps in Procedure. Step 1. The employee (with or without a union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) will informally discuss the grievance with the applicable supervisor or manager. In the event of a grievance, the employee shall perform his or her immediate assigned work task, if any, and grieve the dispute later, unless his/her health or safety is endangered.
Step 2. If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, it shall be reduced to writing, shall specify in detail the factual basis for the alleged violation of this Agreement, shall identify the specific contractual provisions allegedly breached, and shall describe the remedy sought. The written grievance must be submitted to the Human Resources Director (or expressly identified designee) within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date of occurrence.
Steps in Procedure. Grievances arising under this Article shall be resolved as follows:
Steps in Procedure. The employee, alone or with one (1) Union representative, shall within fifteen (15) working days after he/she knew or should have known of the cause of such grievance, submit the written grievance to the employee's immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall meet with the employee, and/or the Union representative and others mutually deemed necessary. The supervisor shall review the record and further investigate the grievance. The supervisor shall inform the aggrieved employee and the Union representative in writing of his/her decision within five (5) working days after receipt of the grievance.