Grievance

Definition. A grievance is defined as any unresolved issue regarding university policy, practice, or procedure. The definition includes demotion with loss of pay, suspension without pay, termination of non-probationary employee for inadequate work performance, an allegation of non-compliance with reduction in force policies, work assignments, or conditions of work which the employee claims violate a statute or university policy, and conditions of work which the employee claims are based on discrimination and which have already been explored via procedures outlined in HR0220 that resulted in a decision unsatisfactory to the employee.

(Two types: 1. Behavior 2. Potentially in lawful behavior)

Causes of Grievance:

1.       Grievance arising out of working condition

2.       Grievance arising out of management policy

3.       Grievance arising out of violation

4.       Grievance arising out of personal mal adjustment

Features of good Grievance procedure

1.       Written grievance procedure

2.       Compliant must be fully described by the person

3.       Proceeding should be conducted honestly

Essential of Grievance:

1.       Procedural fairness

2.       Substantive fairness

3.       Confidentiality

4.       Timeliness

5.       Record keeping

6.       Transparency

7.       Openness and honesty

Causes of Grievance:

·         Absence

·         Discrimination

·         Health and safety

·         Personal appearance

·         Prohibited activities

·         Smoking

·         Work standers

·         Time keeping