UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240

 

April 14, 2008

 

In Reply Refer To:

1400-771 (WO-700) I

 

EMS TRANSMISSION 04/21/2008

Information Bulletin No. 2008-069

 

To:                   ADs, SDs, and CDs

                        Attention: Human Resources Officers

 

From:               Assistant Director, Human Capital Management

 

Subject:           Updated Administrative Grievance Procedures 370 DM 771

 

The Department of the Interior has updated the Administrative Grievance Procedures, 370 DM 771. The updated manual promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution and reflects a more collaborative process to resolve workplace disputes. The manual also eliminates the right to appeal grievance decisions to the Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA).

 

Attached is the updated manual along with transition guidance for implementation. The effective date of the Administrative Grievance Manual was September 5, 2007. Any previous editions of this manual are cancelled and all grievance matters that arise after the effective date are covered by this manual. Any requests for an appeal to the OHA will not be honored after this date. 

 

If you have any questions regarding these procedures, please contact Tracy Ware at

(202) 208-6262.

 

 

Signed by:                                                                    Authenticated by:

Janine Velasco                                                              Robert M. Williams

Assistant Director                                                         Division of IRM Governance,WO-560

Human Capital Management

 

 

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