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How to File a Complaint or Grievance

Summary: The steps below are general guidelines for filing a complaint or grievance. If you need more information about filing a complaint or grievance, contact your supervisor, union representative, or Labor Relations.

What you should do		How you should do it
1	Review the complaint or grievance policies and procedures that apply to your job title code.	Use one of these methods to identify your title code: Find it on your pay stub Check the Title and Pay Plan Contact Employee Relations, your supervisor, or your department HR contact If your position's title code is covered by Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM), review PPSM policy and the UCSD implementing procedures for complaint resolution. If your position's title code is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, review the applicable grievance procedure.
2	File a written complaint or grievance within the time limit. Consult the PPSM or your collective bargaining agreement to find your specific filing time limit. Most time limits are 30 calendar days.	Obtain and complete a complaint or grievance form by calling Labor Relations, (858) 534-2810. For PPSM 70 filings, you can download a PDF version. Choose MSP (Manager and Senior Professional employees) or PSS (Professional and Support Staff employees). If you are represented by a union, contact your union representative for the grievance form. Within the time limit specified by the PPSM or your collective bargaining agreement, submit the written grievance or complaint form by: Personal delivery: Office of Labor Relations Torrey Pines Center South 10280 N. Torrey Pines Road Suite 265 U.S. mail: Office of Labor Relations 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0921

If you have questions: Contact Labor Relations, (858) 534-2810.

Notice: The information on this page summarizes provisions of university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Refer to the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) or applicable collective bargaining agreement for full text of referenced information.