1. Subject to the rights of employees under applicable collective agreements and employment policies, decisions under this policy are final. Decisions are not subject to appeal by the Complainant except at the discretion of the President or the Board of Regents.

1.1. With the exception of those employees covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements, the outcome of the decision may only be appealed on one or more of the following grounds:

1. there is evidence of a conflict of interest;
2. there was a significant error in process;
3. the result is patently unreasonable; and/or
4. there is significant new evidence that was not available at the time of the decision, which has the potential to change the outcome of a case.

Disagreement with a decision and/or sanction does not constitute grounds for appeal.

7.2. Respondents have the right to appeal or grieve decisions or discipline/action imposed, in accordance with the following:

1. In the case of non-bargaining unit employees, appeals shall be filed in accordance with the Complaint and appeal procedures as outlined in the Guide for Non-Bargaining, Management and Professional, and Senior Administrative Management Employees;
2. In the case of bargaining unit employees, the Respondent has the right to file a grievance regarding any discipline/action and the decision of the appropriate Unit Head under the terms of the applicable collective agreement where these apply.