Other Provisions Relating to the Grievance Procedure. 1. No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation. 2. All documents, communication, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the participant. 3. Time limits herein may be extended only by mutual agreement, signed by the parties. 4. Time limits herein apply to grievants on leave of absence, other than sick leave and emergency leave, as if such grievant were present and working. 5. Any grievance not advanced from one step to the next, within the time limits, shall be deemed resolved by the answer at the previous step but shall not serve as precedent. Any grievance not responded to by the employer representative in a timely manner may be advanced to the next step. 6. Any grievance which arose prior to the effective date of this Contract may be processed only under the contract provisions which were in effect at the time the grievance arose.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
