A council chief executive who announced she would be stepping down after just 18 months in the role is understood to have submitted a grievance.
It was revealed in June that Netta Meadows would leave Scottish Borders Council next month but it is believed she is on gardening leave while she serves her notice.
Well-placed sources have said the council has turned down a request for an independent investigation into her grievance.
A hearing to discuss the grievance has been scheduled for Thursday 8 September – the day before Ms Meadows is due to leave.
A council spokesperson said Ms Meadows was still employed as chief executive but declined to comment on whether any grievance had been submitted or whether she was working as normal.
The subject of the grievance is not known.