Co-written by Carol Hoffman
This article first appeared in the October 10, 2000 issue of the New York Law Journal.
Article 15-C of the General Municipal Law establishes basic standards and principles for public employees to present grievances Afree from coercion, interference, restraint, discrimination or reprisal.1 The term Agrievance is defined in the statute as Aany claimed violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of the existing laws, rules, procedures, regulations, administrative orders or work rules of a government or department or agency thereof, which relate to or involve employee health or safety, physical facilities, materials or equipment furnished to employees or supervision of employees.2
