FAILURE TO PROCESS GRIEVANCE Sample Clauses
The "Failure to Process Grievance" clause defines the consequences and procedures that apply if a grievance is not addressed or processed within the timelines or methods specified in an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines what happens if an employer or union fails to respond to or advance a grievance at any stage, such as allowing the grievance to automatically proceed to the next step or be considered resolved in favor of one party. Its core function is to ensure accountability and timely resolution in the grievance process, preventing unnecessary delays and protecting the rights of the parties involved.
FAILURE TO PROCESS GRIEVANCE. Failure to process a grievance from one Stage to the next Stage or to arbitration within the specified time limits will be deemed an abandonment of such grievance. Failure to reply to a grievance within the specified time limit will permit the grieving party to proceed to the next higher Stage, including arbitration. Notwithstanding the above paragraph, any time limit fixed by Article 10 (Grievance Procedure) and Article 11 (Arbitration) may be extended by agreement of the Company and the Union.
FAILURE TO PROCESS GRIEVANCE. Failure of the Administration or Board to respond to the grievance shall entitle the grievant to proceed to the next higher step. Failure of the Association or Support Staff to meet any prescribed time limit shall act as a bar to any further appeal.
FAILURE TO PROCESS GRIEVANCE. Failure to process a grievance from one Stage to the next Stage or to arbitration within the specified time limits will be deemed an abandonment of such grievance. Failure to reply to a grievance within the specified time limit will permit the grieving party to proceed to the next higher Stage, including arbitration. Notwithstanding the above paragraph, any time limit fixed by Article (Grievance Procedure) and Article (Arbitration) may be extended by agreement of the Company and the Union. GRIEVANCE REGARDING RATE OF PAY A grievance alleging that any employee has failed to receive the rate of pay to which he is entitled under this Agreement, having regard to the application of seniority or rates of pay, must be presented in writing within days after the pay day for the pay period in which the grievance arose. The Company shall extend the period of days where there is a reasonable excuse for the grievance not having been presented within such period.