Definition
grievants
noun
- Plural of grievant; persons who file a formal complaint or grievance, especially in labor disputes or workplace contexts.
Usage: Commonly used in labor law, human resources, and union contexts.; Often refers to employees who lodge complaints against employers or management.
Examples
- The grievants filed a formal complaint with the labor board regarding unsafe working conditions.
- The union represented several grievants in their dispute with management over wage cuts.
- The arbitrator heard testimony from both the grievants and the company representatives.
- Multiple grievants came forward with similar concerns about discrimination in the workplace.
- The grievants sought compensation for lost wages and damages.
- The contract specifies the procedure for how grievants can appeal unfavorable decisions.