MN HF4878

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 179A.20, subdivision 4 to clarify that all contracts must include a grievance procedure providing for compulsory binding arbitration of grievances, including all written disciplinary actions.

Requires that after the probationary period of employment, any disciplinary action is subject to grievance procedure and compulsory binding arbitration, notwithstanding any home rule charter.

Allows employees covered by civil service systems to pursue grievances through either the grievance procedure or civil service appeals procedure, but requires employees to choose one method and prohibits pursuing both once a written grievance or appeal is filed.

Prevents teachers who elect a hearing before an arbitrator under sections 122A.40 or 122A.41, or before a school board, from later proceeding through an alternative grievance procedure to challenge termination or discharge.

Becomes effective the day following final enactment, with other amendments effective when the provision being corrected becomes effective.