Handling employee grievances

Article Abstract:

A 1997 UK survey of 72 employers indicated nearly all had written employee grievance procedures, although a significant number had changed their policies since 1992 or were planning to do so in the future. Organizational change was the reason cited most often for modifications. About 75% of those surveyed said their policies included resolution time limits and employee's representatives were allowed to appear at every hearing stage. Changes in work practices and disciplinary actions were the most common grievance causes, with personal problems, job grading, safety, pay, levels of staffing, and contract interpretation being the other main causes.

United Kingdom, Grievance arbitration, Grievance procedures

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Grievances hinge on poor contract language

Article Abstract:

A problem often resulting from the attempts of school boards to reduce costs by modifying the fringe benefits of teachers has been an increase in the number of grievances filed for contract violations. The grievances usually result from poor contract language or misuse of contract language. The steps school districts can take to avoid grievances include ensuring contract language is clear and concise; matching contract language with current employment practices; and uniformly enforcing leave clauses.

Interpretation and construction, Human resource management, Labor relations, Education, Contracts, School districts

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Know Your Labor Climate before Contract Negotiations Begin

Article Abstract:

Normal preparations for contract negotiations work under normal conditions, but difficult negotiations sometimes require extraordinary preparations. A simple four step process known as climatic bargaining can sometimes fill the bill. Though this process requires preparation as much as a year in advance, it has proven most effective.

Labor arbitration

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