Chapter 13 Grievance Procedures

Question 1

7.1 Grievances (time constraints)

Answer 1

Must be initiated within 30 calendar days of the action involved, or within 30 days of the employee having knowledge of the act

Question 2

7.1 How many days does an employee have to file a grievance?

Answer 2

within 30 calendar days of action or 30 calendar days of employee having knowledge

Question 3

14.1 Supervisor Procedures and Decision

Answer 3

Once a supervisor receives a grievance, he/she shall within 5 working days of receiving the written grievance hold a conference with the grievant and his/her designated representative, and shall within 5 working days after the conference render his/her decision in writing (typed) to the grievant

Question 4

6.2 Bureau Chief- Procedure and Decision

Answer 4

within 10 working days after the receipt of the written grievance appeal the bureau chief shall hold a conference with the grievant and his/ her designated representative, and he/she render a written (typed) decision within 10 working days after the conference to the grievant