Grievance
Grievance is any formal complaint filed by an employee or union concerning any aspect of the employment relationship. A grievance is generally a perceived violation of a contract provision.
Definitions
According to Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining by Michael R. Carrell and Christina Heavrin (10th edition),
- Grievance. Any formal complaint filed by an employee or union concerning any aspect of the employment relationship. A grievance is generally a perceived violation of a contract provision
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Grievance. Serious complaint. A cause of distress that can lead to an official complaint (for example, difficult work conditions).
Related concepts
- Labor relations. The systematic study of attitudes, motivations, and behaviors which two or more job-market actors assume toward each another.
