Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-12.9
For purposes of the grievance procedure set forth in 681-12.10(262) and 681-12.11 (262), "employee" means a merit system employee who has completed the six-month probationary period and is presently employed or who has been dismissed within the previous one-year period.
Disputes or complaints by permanent employees regarding the interpretation or application of institutional rules governing terms of employment or working conditions (other than general wage levels) or the provisions of the merit system rules, other than disputes whose resolution is provided for in 681-3.127 (8A) and 681-3.128 (8A), will be resolved in accordance with this procedure, which has been approved by the merit system director in accordance with 681-subrule 3.129(1). Employees in an initial probationary period will be allowed access to the grievance procedure with the right to appeal orally at Step 1 and in writing at Steps 2 and 3. The university may permit an oral presentation at Steps 2 and 3 if deemed necessary.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-12.9