Initially approved: June 3, 2013
Revised and effective as interim policy: February 1, 2016
Revised and effective upon notice: March 2, 2016
Revised and effective upon notice: May 1, 2017
Revised and effective upon notice: October 15, 2020
Revised and effective upon notice: April 1, 2023
Revised: January 16, 2024
Revised: October 7, 2025
Policy Topic: Personnel
Administering Office: Office of Human Resources and Payroll
For employees subject to the provisions of the State Human Resources Act (SHRA), Western Carolina University adheres to The University of North Carolina System (UNC) Grievance Policy.