Common use of Steps of the Grievance and Arbitration Procedure Clause in Contracts

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