Hawaii HB1659 amends collective bargaining agreements to clarify grievance procedures for public employers.

Hawaii HB1659 modifies the resolution of disputes and grievance procedures for public employers. It specifies that a dispute over the terms of an agreement does not constitute a grievance. Employees in exempt positions cannot grieve suspensions or discharges unless the collective bargaining agreement allows it. Employees in appropriate bargaining units can grieve disciplinary actions. The grievance procedure must result in a final and binding decision. The bill also mandates that adverse actions due to performance failures be decided by a performance judge.

Hawaii HB1659 amends collective bargaining agreements to clarify grievance procedures for public employers.

Hawaii HB1659 modifies the resolution of disputes and grievance procedures for public employers. It specifies that a dispute over the terms of an agreement does not constitute a grievance. Employees in exempt positions cannot grieve suspensions or discharges unless the collective bargaining agreement allows it. Employees in appropriate bargaining units can grieve disciplinary actions. The grievance procedure must result in a final and binding decision. The bill also mandates that adverse actions due to performance failures be decided by a performance judge.