Grievance

Scope

This policy applies to office/service and managerial/professional employees at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) who have successfully completed their six (6) month post-hire probationary period.

Policy Statement

Read the policy (RP - 3.3.4 Grievance Policy - General Nonacademic, p.106) https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf

Reason for Policy

The university encourages employees to communicate their grievances. Employees should be able to follow a fair grievance procedure to be heard and avoid conflicts. That way we can foster a supportive and pleasant workplace for everyone and ensure that each employee of the University of Nebraska receives fair and equitable treatment.

Procedures

Read the policy (RP - 3.3.4 Grievance Policy - General Nonacademic, p.106) https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf

Definitions

Grievance Committee: Standing committee consisting of twelve UNL employees who are appointed by the chancellor for three-year terms to serve on Grievance Panels on a rotating selection basis.

Grievance Panel: A three-member panel from the Grievance Committee to hear a work-related employee grievance and to recommend to the chancellor for its disposition.

Additional Contacts

Human Resources - Leave/Compensation

402-472-3101

Related Information

• Resignation and Dismissal
• Conduct, Corrective Action, and Dismissal for Cause

History

• This policy was reformatted in 2020. No content edits were made.