AN170026 – Disability Service Providers Award

2. DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Subject to the provisions of the Tasmanian Industrial Relations Act 1984, any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this award shall be dealt with in the following manner:

(a) The matter shall first be discussed between the employee and his/her immediate supervisor.

(b) If not settled the matter shall be discussed between the employee's delegate and immediate supervisor and the manager.

(c) If not settled the matter shall be referred to the Branch Secretary of the union for discussion between the appropriate union representatives and management representative.

(d) If the matter is not settled it shall be submitted to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission for determination.

(e) While the above procedure is followed, industrial action will be avoided and the "status quo" in existence prior to the dispute shall be maintained.