Employment Grievances Policy

Next Challenge employees are encouraged to report any grievances they have in regards to the organisation as a whole or as a workplace. The grievance and the organisation’s response to the grievance will be clearly documented. The Employee is encouraged to report their grievance to their direct supervisor where appropriate. If grievances can not be resolved at this level then the Employee will meet with the Managing Director. Employees are supported to have an external representative participate in a meeting if they request this.  

Management will be informed of any grievances that are lodged, including those that are resolved at a supervisor/employee level. Management will be informed of the actions taken by the supervisor in resolving the grievance(s) and the final outcome.  If required or requested the supervising staff member will be provided with extra training and/ or support to help prevent or ameliorate any potential future grievance.

Reporting a grievance will not prejudice an Employee with respect to ongoing employment or career development opportunities.

Date of Policy: October 2003
Date Review Completed: October 2020 
Due for Review: October 2022