Grievance Processing - Processing a Grievance

130 Minutes

In this presentation, participants will learn from our experienced faculty about guidelines and best practices when processing their next grievance.  

There are three parts to the course:

• Part 1 - The Union Perspective
• Part 2 - The Management Perspective
• Part 3 - The Seven Tests of Just Cause

The presentation focuses on the following topics:

• Preventing Grievances
• Grievance Investigation
• Presenting Grievances
• Thorough Investigation
• Conducting the Grievance
• Meeting Proper Documentation 
• Just Cause

Some of the questions addressed by the faculty are:  

• How can employers avoid grievances?  
• How can unions avoid grievances?  
• What are the union and management perspectives when investigating a grievance?  
• What facts do you need to verify and support the grievance?  
• What are the criticisms of the seven tests of just cause?  

Faculty: 

Angie Hamada, Allison, Slutsky & Kennedy Chicago, IL

Lisa Kohn, Chicago, IL.

Julie Trester, Cozen O'Connor Chicago, IL

The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our on-demand programs, but you may be able to use a copy of the certificate available at the conclusion of the course to submit for CLE credit on your own (we recommend that you confirm availability of CLE in your jurisdiction for this type of course).