A decision maker at any step in the grievance procedure shall determine the: (1) proper interpretation or application of the policy, procedure, or regulation involved in the grievance; and (2) appropriate remedy.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the remedies available to a grievant under this title are limited to the restoration of the rights, pay, status, or benefits that the grievant otherwise would have had if the contested policy, procedure, or regulation had been applied appropriately as determined by the final decision maker. […]
(a) On conclusion of each step of a grievance proceeding, a copy of the grievance and its disposition shall be given to the grievant and the grievant’s representative. (b) A copy of the grievance and disposition required to be provided under subsection (a) of this section may be transmitted electronically.
(a) An appointing authority, the head of a principal unit, or the Secretary may consolidate multiple grievances filed by one employee and process the grievances in a single proceeding. (b) If the grievants agree, an appointing authority, the head of a principal unit, or the Secretary may consolidate similar grievances and process the grievances together in a […]
(a) A grievant and the grievant’s representative shall be given reasonable time during work to investigate and process the grievance and to participate at any conference or hearing relating to the grievance. (b) An employee shall be granted release time from the employee’s normal work schedule to attend a grievance conference or hearing as a witness. (c) Expenses […]
