shall notify the HR Designee in advance if they choose to be represented. c. The grievant and the respondent shall have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the grievance and present live and/or written witness testimony, if any. The HR Designee has the right to limit live witness testimony, guaranteeing at least three witnesses for each side to speak. The designee may establish a reasonable time limit for any live testimony. All witness testimony shall be recorded and transcribed or maintained in written form. d. The HR Designee shall provide HR with a determination on the grievance in writing within ten (10) working days following the meetings. The determination shall dismiss or support the grievance and include a clear and detailed rationale for the decision. A determination in support of the grievance shall include an appropriate remedy. e. HR shall distribute copies of the written determination to the grievant, respondent, TMCC-NFA, and any other appropriate parties. 14.4 Formal Grievance Appeal Process: 1. If the grievant is not satisfied with the determination following the Initial Grievance Meeting, the grievant may appeal that decision to the next person in the chain of command by filing an appeal with HR on the Article 14 Grievance Appeal Form. If the reporting structure is unclear, HR shall provide the grievant with the name of the next person in the appeal process. 2. The appeal must be filed within ten (10) working days following the receipt of the written determination from the Initial Grievance Meeting. 3. The recipient of the appeal (the Appeal Respondent) shall meet with the grievant 2022-2025 TMCC-NFA Contract Article 14 Page 91
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