The University recognizes that problems may arise in the workplace concerning your job or the application of University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Normally, these matters can be effectively resolved via informal discussion with your supervisor. The Office of Human Resources is available to assist you and your supervisor in resolving such problems. However, certain matters, such as those regarding job classification, promotions, transfers, pay rates, and job titles, are handled administratively and are not subject to the grievance review process.
If your grievance raises issues of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, it will be handled in accordance with the University’s Harassment Policy, found in Section II of this Handbook.
If you have been disciplined, you may appeal the disciplinary action to your department head within ten (10) business days of the date you were notified of the disciplinary action. Your department head has three (3) business days to respond to your appeal in an effort to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution. If your problem cannot be resolved informally and you have consulted with the Office of Human Resources, you may request that your grievance be reviewed by a grievance review panel consisting of staff employees. The Office of Human Resources determines whether or not your grievance will be reviewed.
The panel’s review of a grievance is advisory only; it is not binding on the University. The purpose of the grievance review process is to obtain an impartial evaluation of the problem so that the parties involved can reach a mutually agreeable solution.
The grievance review procedure is available only to employees who have been employed with the University for at least six (6) months and who are categorized as regular full-time or regular parttime with benefits.
