Grievance & Complaint Procedures
A “complaint” is an allegation concerning conduct which violates the Universities of Wisconsin or UW-Green Bay rules or policies or which adversely affects the employee’s performance or obligations to the University.
A “grievance” is a personnel problem alleged by an employee that violates the federal or state constitution, a federal or state law, an employment contract, or a Universities of Wisconsin or UW-Green Bay policy.
Employees are encouraged to bring their concerns to their supervisors. If concerns remain after meeting with their supervisors, they may discuss them with the hiring authorities for their areas or the Human Resources Office at (920) 465-2390.
Resources
Resources for complaints and grievances can be located on the following pages:
- Complaint based upon protected status can be found within the Harassment and Discrimination Policy.
- Bias Motivated Incident/Crime Reporting through Public Safety
- Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
- Faculty Complaint and Grievance Policy (Chapter 6 of Faculty Handbook)
- Academic Staff Complaint and Grievance Policy
- University Staff Complaint and Grievance Policy
- Student Conduct through Dean of Students website
- If you're a student with a complaint about a UW-Green Bay Faculty or Staff member, see the Dean of Students Complaint and Grievance Policy and UW-Green Bay Student Complaint Proceedures