Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-5B-403 - Grievance Procedures
Content. The grievance procedure established in each state agency shall include as a minimum:
1. An initial statement that any
complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or unlawful harassment will be reviewed or investigated according
to the provisions of the separate complaint process outlined in Subchapter A, Article 9, and not the
grievance system.
2. A requirement that the grievant have an oral
discussion with the individual designated as the first step in the agency's grievance procedure in an attempt
to resolve the employee's disagreement with the disciplinary action, prior to initiating the written
grievance procedure.
3. A requirement that the employee file the
grievance in writing with the agency grievance coordinator, within 10 business days after the occurrence of
the action being grieved. The date of occurrence of a:
a. Reprimand is the
date the reprimand was issued to the employee.
b. Suspension is
the first day of suspension.
4. A requirement that the
grievance contain a complete statement of all the facts and circumstances involved and the specific redress
sought.
5. A provision that the grievant may select a
representative at any step in the procedure after the oral discussion with the immediate
supervisor.
6. A requirement that another state employee who
serves as the representative of a grievant must receive approval for annual or compensatory leave to
represent the grievant.
7. A requirement that the grievant must
have a minimum of five business days after receipt of a response to forward the grievance at any step, must
sign the grievance at each step, and must state the reasons why the response at the previous step was
unsatisfactory.
8. A requirement that the agency head will
respond to the grievant not later than 30 business days after receipt of the grievance at the first step.
Within the 30 business day period, the time for any step may be extended by the agency head with the
concurrence of the grievant.
9. A statement that the decision of
the agency head is the final step in the grievance process.
Notes
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