GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

The University Grievance Committee shall serve to support the Staff Advisory Council regarding the resolution of grievances of non-faculty employees as set for in the University Grievance Procedure concerning any matter involving the interpretation or application of existing University policies and procedures. This Grievance Procedure shall not apply to disputes concerning rates of pay for specific employment positions. It may apply to employment termination decisions if a grievance is filed within ten (10) calendar days of the employment termination date by a terminated employee.

Membership of the Grievance Committee consists of:

Three members are elected by the Staff Advisory Council from staff classifications levels E through M (1 – Health Sciences; 1 – Academic Affairs; 1 – Support Service areas (Administration and Finance, Student Services, Information Technology, University Ministry, University Relations, Institutional Relations, General Counsel and President’s Office).
Two members from staff classification levels B through D, appointed by the President (excluding employees from Human Resources).
The Grievance Committee members shall then elect a Chairperson from the five members for a two-year term.

Meetings:

The Committee shall meet as required in the University Grievance Procedure.

Staff members are encouraged to contact the Employee Relations Administrator, for mediation of the employees concerns before filing a petition of grievance. In situations of termination, please go directly to the Grievance Committee. Please see the Grievance Policy for details.

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