Common use of Grievance Procedure Time Limits Clause in Contracts

Grievance Procedure Time Limits. 1. It is the intent of the parties to resolve grievances at the level closest to the worksite whenever possible. 2. Time limits utilized in this process are understood to represent work days and will not include Saturday, Sunday or designated holidays. The parties may mutually agree to reasonable extensions of time limits for just cause prior to the expiration of the appropriate time limit stated herein. 3. If the administration fails to comply with the stated time line and no extension has been stipulated, the grievance is deemed to be appropriate at the next higher level. If the grievant fails to comply with the stated time line and no extension has been stipulated, the grievance shall be considered to be untimely. 4. Grievances filed on or after May 1 shall be processed expeditiously in an attempt to achieve resolution prior to the end of the work year. Notwithstanding the expiration of the Agreement, any complaint or grievance having begun there under shall be processed to completion under the terms and conditions of the Agreement at the time the grievance was initiated.