FAILURE TO PROCESS IN A TIMELY Clause Samples

FAILURE TO PROCESS IN A TIMELY. MANNER If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the time limits set forth or during a mutually-agreed written extension, the grievance shall be deemed settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer. If the Employer does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the Union may elect to treat the grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next step, if any. The time limits set forth throughout the procedure shall be in effect except as to those grievances involving the department's action in the case of a disciplinary suspension, discharge or layoff from work, when the grievance shall be filed by the end of the next business day after the employee or the Union knows of the action. Time limits for the processing of any grievance may be extended at any time by the written mutual agreement of the parties.