Release Time and Pay Status. 1. Whenever an arbitration hearing or a meeting convened to resolve the arbitration is scheduled during the regular work time of a Resident who is a grievant, representative, or witness, reasonable release time with pay shall be granted to such Resident(s) involved so long as a written request for release time is received at least 24 hours in advance by the Director of Labor Relations or designee. 2. When arbitrations or meetings occur outside a Resident’s scheduled work time, no release time shall be granted. 3. Time spent in investigating and preparation for arbitration shall not be on paystatus.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement