Common use of Time Limits - Appeal and Settlement Clause in Contracts

Time Limits - Appeal and Settlement. The parties agree to follow each of the foregoing steps in processing the grievance and if, in any step, the Employer's representative fails to give his answer within the time limit therein set forth, the grievance is automatically appealed to the next step at the expiration of such time limit. Any grievance which is not appealed to the next step within the time limits provided herein shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer.