Grievance Procedure

If you have a question regarding work procedures, job duties, personnel policies or interpretations thereof, or any other matter regarding your employment with The Arc, you are encouraged to ask your immediate supervisor for assistance in better understanding the matter. If you have further questions, you are encouraged to utilize an appropriate chain of command by then presenting the matter to the next level supervisor, your Department Director, or the Human Resources Director.

After following these steps, if you should continue to have concerns/questions regarding personnel matters that relate to you, then you may present your concerns in writing to the Executive Director. Concerns should be presented in a timely manner.

In the event that you feel that the Executive Director does not satisfactorily resolve your concern, you may present the concern, again in writing, to the Personnel Policy Committee of the Board of Directors. The Committee will review your concern in a timely manner, and provide a decision to you in writing.

The final step in this process will be an opportunity for you to present your concerns to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Again, your request must be timely and in writing. The Executive Committee will review your concern and all prior attempts at resolution, and render a final decision that will be communicated to you in writing.

Current employees as necessary and appropriate may utilize the above grievance procedure. It will not be applicable to situations involving involuntary separation from employment.