Updated Administrative Grievance Procedures 370 DM 771

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20240

http://www.blm.gov

April 14, 2008

In Reply Refer To:

1400-771 (WO-700) P

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

2 Attachments

     1 - Personnel Bulletin 07-05-771, Department Manual on Administrative Grievance Procedure 370 DM 771 Implementation and Transition Guidelines (1 p)

     2 - Administrative Grievance Procedures, 370 DM 771 (15 pp)