a series of steps set forth in a union contract for attempting to resolve disputes between the employer and employees/union.
A prescribed procedure agreed by a public or private body which it and/or its members are normally obliged to follow for the consideration and redress complaints or grievance brought against it or them by employees, client or members of the public.
A procedure for objecting to an instruction from a senior officer which you believe to be illegal, unethical or counterproductive.
A procedure that allows a member of a plan or a provider of benefits to express complaints and seek solutions.
A formal and agreed process that bargaining parties are required to follow in an attempt to deal with or resolve their grievances. Typically grievance handling follows a number of sequential steps that are laid down in the procedure. The steps tend to involve progressively higher levels of management and employee representatives. Procedures generally require the process to begin as near as possible to the level at which the grievance arises but the procedures themselves can extend beyond the workplace level. Many awards contain a grievance procedure.
A series of steps to be followed by an employee whose complaint to a supervisor has not been resolved satisfactorily.
A formal procedure developed for resolving complaints of harassment or discrimination.
A procedure usually established by a collective bargaining agreement to resolve disputes, problems or misunderstandings associated with the interpretation or application of the collective bargaining agreement. It consists of several steps with the last step of the procedure, usually being arbitration.
A formal procedure for resolving a dispute between an employee and his manager or employer.
Process for workers to formally raise complaints and concerns about their compensation and treatment on the job.
The steps established in a collective bargaining contract for the handling of complaints made on behalf of employees. A grievance procedure provides a means by which a union or an individual employee can submit a complaint. The primary intent is to settle the dispute as soon as possible. These procedural steps vary from contract to contract and the grievant may be represented by various union officials at different steps of the procedure.
The required appeal process an HMO provides for you to protest a decision regarding medical necessity or claim payment. Insurance companies also may have grievance procedures.
a form of channel of communication used to resolve formal complains
The steps to be taken to resolve a workplace dispute usually involving discussions at progressively higher levels of authority within the organization. In a unionized environment, the grievance process will be clearly outlined as part of the collective agreement.
is a procedure for organisations to use to consider employees' grievances. It helps employers deal with grievances fairly and consistently
The steps established in a collective bargaining contract/MOU for the handling of grievances made by or on behalf of employees. Note: Maryland law establishes the employee grievance procedures for University procedures.
A procedure which allows a member of a health plan or a provider of benefits to express complaints and seek remedies.
A systematic approach to handling workplace problems. The procedure is negotiated into collective bargaining agreements.
Under a grievance procedure, an employee dissatisfied with a disciplinary decision can apply to a higher authority. A grievance procedure generally advises an employee on how he can seek redress and what further steps may be taken. Under the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978, a grievance procedure must be supplied to new employees. It is normally a condition of the employment contract that it is subject to the grievance procedure in force at the time.
