Employee Relations Q: What is the definition of a grievable issue?
A grievable issue is considered to be a work-related problem or condition of employment which a permanent staff employee believes to be unfair, inequitable, or a hindrance to his/her effective job performance. The following issues, however, are not grievable: (1) wages and salaries; (2) classification actions; (3) reduction in force (“RIF”), except insofar as it is alleged that appropriate University procedures have been violated; (4) termination during probation and/or extension of the probationary period; (5) performance evaluations; (6) reassignment of job duties and responsibilities; and (7) reorganization that does not result in loss of pay. Please note that University PPM 2-25, Staff Employee Grievances and Appeals, was recently combined with University PPM 2-32, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures. The newly revised policy, PPM 2-32 , thoroughly addresses all aspects of discrimination, harassment, staff employment grievances, and the role of the Office of E
