Board has jurisdiction to hear grievance over employer's failure to follow merit increase consultation guidelines.
The grievor, a management-level employee, filed a grievance after receiving a 3% merit increase without the formal notification or consultation required by the employer's Manual of Administration.
The employer raised a preliminary objection, arguing that the Public Service Grievance Board lacked jurisdiction because the Manual of Administration does not constitute 'working conditions or terms of employment' under Regulation 881 of the Public Service Act.
The Board dismissed the preliminary objection, holding that 'working conditions or terms of employment' must be interpreted broadly and encompasses the integrated process of performance appraisal, merit pay determination, and employee consultation.
The Board assumed jurisdiction to hear the grievance on its merits.
OPSGBOntario Public Service Grievance BoardJun 20, 1986
