A grievance is a written allegation filed by an academic staff member (the grievant) in regard to a claim of unfair, employment-related treatment. Appeals of non-renewal, dismissal for cause, or layoff action must be handled under the applicable procedures in Chapter 106 (for nonrenewal), 109 (for dismissal for cause), or 110 (for layoff action) and may not be handled as a grievance under this chapter.