(a) For purposes of this subtitle, “grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:
(1) A personnel policy or procedure adopted by the University; or
(2) Any other policy or procedure over which the University management has control.
(b) This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) A student employee;
(2) An employee, including a member of a faculty, who is subject to a contract or regulations governing teacher tenure; or
(3) A member of the faculty, an executive staff member, or a professional administrative staff member of the University.
(c) Unless a different procedure is provided for by law, an employee with a grievance may present that grievance in accordance with this subtitle, free from coercion, discrimination, interference, reprisal, or restraint.