Common use of Effect of Time Limits Clause in Contracts

Effect of Time Limits. A. The failure of the grievant and/or Union to proceed from one step of the grievance procedure to the next step within the time limits set forth herein shall be deemed to be a waiver of the grievance and shall constitute a waiver of all future appeals concerning the particular grievance. However, if notification is given prior to the time limit expiring by the Union and/or grievant to the Grievance Administrator of a needed and reasonable extension of the time limit, the time limit shall be extended. B. The failure of the grievance administrator to communicate the reply to the grievance at any step shall permit the grievant and/or Union to proceed to the next step in the process. C. All time limits may be extended by mutual written agreement. All time limits herein shall consist of workdays unless otherwise specified. Workdays shall be defined as Monday through Friday, exclusive of recognized holidays. D. The parties agree it is important that grievances be processed as rapidly as possible. The number of days indicated at each level is to be considered the maximum and every effort shall be made to expedite the process before the deadlines are reached. E. In the event that a grievance is filed concerning an employee who works less than a twelve (12) month year, and that grievance is filed within the last two (2) weeks of the employee’s work year, the time limits contained herein shall be reduced to one half (1/2) for each party at each level. F. The day after the grievant knew or should known of the occurrence on which a grievance is based shall be counted as the first day. Actions or responses required shall be taken any time before the close of the grievant’s regular workday on the last day of any time limit or extension thereof.