Problem Resolution

Bryant University is committed to providing a positive working and learning environment for all members of the community and encourages all staff members to treat each other with mutual respect. We do understand that employment-related issues may arise, and we intend to resolve such concerns as they are brought forward. The University’s problem resolution policy is designed to afford employees a method of resolution for issues concerning dissatisfaction with job-related issues, feelings of unfair or disparate treatment, or perceived violations of written policies or procedures of the University.

Employees are encouraged to first discuss the issue with their supervisor. If the supervisor is unavailable or if the employee believes it would be inappropriate to discuss the issue with him/her, the employee should discuss the issue with the next level of management or with a representative from Human Resources. If the employee is unable to reach a satisfactory resolution with their supervisor and/or next-level manager, the employee may bring the issue to their division’s Vice President and/or the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

The University will make every effort to resolve issues in a timely fashion and will strive to ensure consistent, fair, and equal treatment for all employee issues.

All employees may go directly to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for issues concerning potential discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, veteran, or marital status.