Ramsey County & AFSCME Council 5       

Arbitrator Steven G. Hoffmeyer

Issue(s) 1.Arbitrability       2.Class Action Mileage Reimbursement              

 

Class action filed when ER failed to reimburse for mileage incurred in 2023 that was not claimed by Feb 28, 2024.Union claimed clear notice of deadline for submission was not given. ER cited policy language, inclusion in its year end newsletter to all staff, and that deadline has existed since 2011. ER challenged arbitrability on the grounds it has inherent managerial authority to implement policy requiring submission before Feb 28 each year.

Grievance is arbitrable. Denied on its merits       Issue is addressed via policy, not CBA. Union negotiated the mileage reimbursement rate, not the policy regarding timelines or submissions. Deadline has existed for 15 years, is communicated to new hires and reminders given to existing staff. No evidence of EE's receiving reimbursements submitted after the deadline.

"> Ramsey County & AFSCME Council 5       

Arbitrator Steven G. Hoffmeyer

Issue(s) 1.Arbitrability       2.Class Action Mileage Reimbursement              

 

Class action filed when ER failed to reimburse for mileage incurred in 2023 that was not claimed by Feb 28, 2024.Union claimed clear notice of deadline for submission was not given. ER cited policy language, inclusion in its year end newsletter to all staff, and that deadline has existed since 2011. ER challenged arbitrability on the grounds it has inherent managerial authority to implement policy requiring submission before Feb 28 each year.

Grievance is arbitrable. Denied on its merits       Issue is addressed via policy, not CBA. Union negotiated the mileage reimbursement rate, not the policy regarding timelines or submissions. Deadline has existed for 15 years, is communicated to new hires and reminders given to existing staff. No evidence of EE's receiving reimbursements submitted after the deadline.

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    Ramsey County & AFSCME Council 5       

    Arbitrator Steven G. Hoffmeyer

    Issue(s) 1.Arbitrability       2.Class Action Mileage Reimbursement              

     

    Class action filed when ER failed to reimburse for mileage incurred in 2023 that was not claimed by Feb 28, 2024.Union claimed clear notice of deadline for submission was not given. ER cited policy language, inclusion in its year end newsletter to all staff, and that deadline has existed since 2011. ER challenged arbitrability on the grounds it has inherent managerial authority to implement policy requiring submission before Feb 28 each year.

    Grievance is arbitrable. Denied on its merits       Issue is addressed via policy, not CBA. Union negotiated the mileage reimbursement rate, not the policy regarding timelines or submissions. Deadline has existed for 15 years, is communicated to new hires and reminders given to existing staff. No evidence of EE's receiving reimbursements submitted after the deadline.

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