Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure Clause Samples
The "Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure" clause defines the sequential process that employees and employers must follow to resolve workplace disputes or contract interpretation issues. Typically, this clause outlines a series of escalating steps, such as informal discussions, written grievances, meetings with management, and, if unresolved, referral to arbitration by a neutral third party. By providing a clear, structured pathway for addressing grievances, the clause ensures that disputes are handled systematically and fairly, minimizing misunderstandings and reducing the likelihood of unresolved conflicts.
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. Step 1 - Supervisor Step 2 - General Manager Step 3 - Arbitration Board
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. 537 Step One. Step One of the grievance procedure is an informal process. The parties recognize that most issues or disputes can and should be resolved informally at the closest possible level to the unit/department in which they occur. 538 The Grievance procedure shall be initiated at Step One, except grievances specified in this Article as going directly to Step Two. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing an employee shall initiate the grievance procedure at Step One by presenting the issues to the employee’s immediate supervisor. Within ten (10) calendar days after submission of the issues, a meeting shall be held. The parties are encouraged to continue to work collaboratively on the issue until either party feels that further work at this step will not resolve the issue. Once resolution is reached, or the decision is made that joint resolution is not possible, the supervisor shall respond to the grievant(s) and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within ten (10) calendar days. Participants in Step One discussions should include the employee(s), the involved supervisor, and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 539 Step Two. All issues that are not resolved at Step One may be appealed to Step Two within fifteen (15) calendar days. An appeal to Step Two shall be submitted in writing as a formal grievance after either party feels the issue(s) cannot be resolved at Step One in a timely manner. The parties shall attempt to resolve the grievance within ten
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. STEP 1 Complaint: STEP 2:
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. Any employee who has a dispute shall first discuss the matter with his or her Manager with a view to prompt settlement thereof. A complaint must be brought to the attention of the Manager as soon as practicable, to allow sufficient response time prior to the time limits required in Step One. The employee may have their PSAC representative present at such discussion. As referenced in the applicable articles of this agreement, disputes relating to Release, Abandonment of Position, Termination, Discharge, Dismissal, Statement of Duties, Harassment or Abuse of Authority shall be filed at Step Two. Policy grievances shall be signed by the PSAC or Local President, or designate, and shall be filed directly at Step Two. Step One: Within twenty (20) working days of the employee(s) becoming aware of the complaint, the complaint becomes a formal grievance if the employee and/or the PSAC present a written grievance form to Human Resources. Formal grievances must have the approval and support of the bargaining agent. The grievance form must specify the nature of the grievance, the provision(s) of the Collective Agreement violated, and the remedy requested. Where an employee(s) commences a leave period during the twenty (20) working day period, calculation of the time in which the employee(s) has submitted the grievance has been suspended. Upon return to work, the employee(s) shall have the balance of the twenty working day period as calculated above, in which to submit the grievance. The employer representative will arrange an acceptable hearing date within ten
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. One – Director/Executive General Manager or designate. Two - Director/Vice President responsible for relevant Department or designate. Three – Arbitration.
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. 2620 A. Step One 2621 1. Step One of the grievance procedure is an informal process. The parties recognize that most issues or disputes can and should be resolved informally at the closest possible level to the unit/department in which they occur.
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. A. Step One: Step One of the grievance procedure is an informal process. The parties recognize that most issues or disputes can and should be resolved informally at the closest possible level to the unit/department in which they occur. The Grievance procedure shall be initiated at Step One, except grievances specified in this Article as going directly to Step Two. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing an employee shall initiate the grievance procedure at Step One by presenting the issues to the employee’s immediate supervisor. Within ten (10) calendar days after submission of the issues, a meeting shall be held. The parties are encouraged to continue to work collaboratively on the issue until either party feels that further work at this step will not resolve the issue. Once resolution is reached, or the decision is made that joint resolution is not possible, the supervisor shall respond to the grievant(s) and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within ten (10) calendar days. Participants in Step One discussions should include the employee(s), the involved supervisor, and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. (a) Step 1: The Parties agree to use every reasonable effort to encourage the informal, amicable and prompt resolution of grievances. To this end, any Member or group of Members may submit a formal grievance to the ▇▇▇▇/Associate Vice-President (Student Services)/Director/University Librarian within twenty (20) working days of the date the event(s) giving rise to the grievance occurred or within twenty (20) working days of the date upon which the grievor knew or ought to have known of the event(s) giving rise to the grievance, whichever is later. A formal grievance shall be in writing and shall specify the Article)s) and Clause(s) alleged to have been violated and the nature of the remedy sought. No later than five (5) working days following receipt of the grievance, the ▇▇▇▇/Director/University Librarian and the Director of Human Resources shall meet with the Association Grievance Officer and the grievor(s) and shall make every reasonable attempt to resolve the grievance. In the event that a settlement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing and countersigned by the grievor(s), the Association Grievance Officer, the Director of Human Resources and the ▇▇▇▇/Associate
(b) Step II: 1.
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. Within twentyfive (25) days of the becoming aware of the matter giving rise to the complaint, the and or submit an oral or written complaint to the Authority representative. Within ten (10) days of the receipt of the complaint the Authority, employee and union representative shall meet in an attempt to resolve the complaint. The Authority shall provide an oral or written response within five (5) days of such a meeting to the and the representative. If a satisfactory settlement has not been obtained under the complaint, and or the representative may within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Authority's decision under the Complaint Step render a grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the Authority representative designated as Step This designated Authority representative shall call a meeting render a decision within ten (10) days of the receipt of the grievance. Within twentyfive (25) days of becoming aware of a matter giving rise to a grievance, or the Authority may submit a policy grievance in writing, including the redress requested, to the other party's designated representative. The designated representative shall convene a meeting with the other party's representative and, where applicable, the employee, and shall then render a decision within ten (10) days of the receipt of the grievance. If the grievance is not satisfactorily settled under Step Two then the grievance may be referred to arbitration, within twentyfive (25) days of the expiry of the time limits set out in Step Two (2). The parties agree that a single shall be used as provided for under the Canada Labour Code. The Authority and shall make every effort to agree on the selection of the Arbitrator within (25) days after the party requesting arbitration has delivered written notice of submission of the dispute to arbitration. In the event that the parties fail to agree on the choice of arbitrator, they shall forthwith request the Minister of to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have all the powers vested in it by the Canada Labour Code, including, in the case of discharge or discipline, the power to substitute for the discharge or discipline such other penalties that the arbitrator deems just and reasonable in the circumstances, including compensation for lost income The arbitrator shall render a decision within a reasonable period, as agreed to by the parties. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Each party shall bear one-half t...
Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure. One President and Chief Executive Officer Two - Chair of Peak of the Market Board of Directors Three - Arbitration Board