It is the intent of the University to encourage and facilitate informal resolution of employee complaints. However, when differences in views cannot be resolved through discussions with the employee's immediate supervisor, the University provides for a formal review procedure as part of the resolution process. This process allows individuals to seek resolution through the appropriate University grievance policy and procedure. If other attempts have failed, it is the right and responsibility of an individual to seek formal resolution.
Policies provide an employee the right to utilize the formal process.
No employee shall be subject to reprisal for using or participating in the grievance and administrative review processes. The formal process involves a filing of a grievance, administrative review or complaint. This section of the guide primarily addresses the filing of a grievance or administrative review within the UC system. In accordance with the rights granted by appropriate policy, an employee may be self-represented or may be represented by another person at any stage of the review of a grievance and administrative review process. However, a designated manager, supervisor or confidential employee may not represent another employee.