Grievance - Staff - Employee Process Guide

Grievant submits a written request to Second-level Supervisor with issue and proposed resolution within 10 days of act, event, decision or condition that is basis for appeal

Second-level Supervisor responds to Grievant in writing to uphold decision or overturn action within 10 days of receipt of appeal

Second-level Supervisor's response resolves issue and grievance process ends or Grievant initiates an Administrative Appeal

Grievant submits a written request to Vice President/Division Head with issue and proposed resolution within 10 days of Second-level Supervisor response

Vice President/Division Head responds to Grievant in writing either upholding decision of Second-level Supervisor or overturning the action.

Vice President/Division Head's response resolves issue and grievance process ends or Grievant initiates a Formal Appeal

Grievant completes Staff Grievance Intake and Resolution Form and submits to Employee Relations Officer within 10 days of Administrative Appeal response

Employee Relations Officer schedules a Grievance hearing to review the issue within 30 days of receipt of form

Employee Relations Officer sends a notice to Grievant and Respondent 15 days prior to hearing

Grievant and Respondent submit documents, list of witnesses and notification if represented by legal counsel within 5 days of hearing

Grievance Hearing convenes and Grievance Hearing Panel deliberates

Grievance Hearing Panel completes hearing panel recommended findings on form and submits to Employee Relations Officer within 3 days after hearing

Employee Relations Officer submits form to Vice President, HR, who delivers form to the President

President accepts or rejects Panel's findings or remands Panel for further deliberations within 10 days of receipt of form