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HR policy - Grievance procedures
UW-La Crosse encourages a pro-active, collegial work environment in which employees have the opportunity to discuss and resolve work related concerns with their appropriate supervisor.
| Functional Owner | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Executive Sponsors | Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance |
| Policy Contact | Assistant Director for Talent Management, Human Resources |
Who this policy applies to:
This KB article focuses on where resources are located for Faculty, Academic Staff, and University Staff who wish to grieve workplace issues with the university.
Rationale:
UW-La Crosse encourages a pro-active, collegial work environment in which employees have the opportunity to discuss and resolve work related concerns with their appropriate supervisor.
Policy Detail:
UW-La Crosse encourages a pro-active, collegial work environment in which employees have the opportunity to discuss and resolve work related concerns with their appropriate supervisor.
In situations where an employee feels they have not received fair treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age or physical handicap, the Affirmative Action Office should be contacted at 608.785.5097.
All other work related concerns should be brought to the attention of the Office of Human Resources at 608.785.8013.
In those cases where an employee has an unresolved dispute concerning that employee faculty, academic staff or university staff.
Revision history:
Reviewed was November 2019
Last reviewed was June 2024
Supporting tools:
- Wis. Stat. 36.115 (4) and UW System Administrative Policy 1233 (formerly Gen 14) inform employees on how Grievances upon dismissal may be administered. These rules outlined below in identify the process an employee may enact when dismissed. Certain employee classifications have the right to a hearing before an impartial officer prior to dismissal. The Board of Regents is the highest level of appeal.
Responsibilities:
N/A
Links to related information:
- UW System Administrative Policy 1233 Grievance Procedures: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/grievance-procedures/
- Academic Staff grievance procedures are covered under UWS and UWL Chapter 13: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/unclassified-personnel-rules/
- Faculty grievance policies are covered under UWS and UWL Chapter 6: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/unclassified-personnel-rules/
- Faculty grievance procedures are covered under the Faculty Senate's Complaints, Grievances, Appeals, and Academic Freedom Committee (CGAFF) documents: https://www.uwlax.edu/faculty-senate/committees/faculty-committees/hearing/#tm-complaints--grievances--appeals---academic-freedom--cgaaf-
- University Staff grievance procedures are covered by UW-La Crosse employee grievance policy for University Staff: https://kb.uwlax.edu/104096