Get Employee Grievance - Department Of Emergency & Military Affairs

Meet with your employer Your employer should give you the opportunity to explain your grievance and any suggestions you may have for resolving it. After the meeting, your employer should write to you, telling you what they have decided to do about your grievance.

These grievance procedures differ depending on your employment status. Military members may consider filing one of the following grievances: Complaint of Wrongs Against the Commanding Officer (Article 138) Complaint of Wrongs Against a Superior Outside your chain of command (Article 1150)

Outcomes of a grievance procedure can include resolving the issue through mediation, making changes to workplace practices, offering an apology, or, in some cases, disciplinary action against those involved. The aim is to reach a fair resolution that addresses the employee's concerns.

Grievance Procedure Supervisor reviews formal grievance and makes a decision. If unresolved, Manager reviews formal grievance and makes a decision. If unresolved, applicable Deputy Director, with the assistance of the LRO, reviews grievance and makes a decision. The LRO frequently writes the decision.

You initially present an informal grievance to your supervisor, orally or in writing, within 15 calendar days of either the action that generated the grievance or the day when you became aware of the action. The supervisor handles the grievance personally or directs it to the appropriate official.

A grievance typically incorporates a specific process that both the employee and employer must follow. While a grievance is generally seen as more serious than a normal complaint, both can have negative consequences.

Drawbacks of grievance procedures Employees not wanting to deal with the process and letting little issues go. Extra paperwork and procedures for HR and managers. Extended timeline for resolving issues, especially relatively minor ones. Employees filing grievances for situations that aren't true grievances.

Await Investigation After filing a grievance, HR will launch and conduct a formal investigation. This entails interviewing employees and collecting evidence surrounding the event in complaint.