Rules for Grievances and Arbitration processing Sample Clauses
The "Rules for Grievances and Arbitration processing" clause establishes the procedures for addressing and resolving disputes between parties, typically in a workplace or contractual context. It outlines the steps that must be followed when a grievance arises, such as submitting a formal complaint, timelines for responses, and the process for escalating unresolved issues to arbitration. By providing a clear framework for dispute resolution, this clause ensures that conflicts are handled fairly and efficiently, minimizing misunderstandings and reducing the likelihood of litigation.
Rules for Grievances and Arbitration processing. (a) The grievance shall be submitted on an Official Grievance form. Attachments may be added, if needed.
(b) Time limits at any step in the grievance process may be extended only by mutual written consent of the parties involved at that step.
(c) A grievance not advanced to the higher step within the time frames provided shall be deemed permanently withdrawn as having been settled on the basis of the decision most recently given. Failure on the part of the employer or his/her designee to answer or meet within the time limits provided at Step 1 or 2 will cause the grievance to be considered resolved in favor of the grievant or the Union and all parties will abide by the "corrective action or actions requested" on the grievance form or attachments.
(d) Notice that a grievance shall be advanced to the next point in the process shall be given by (a) hand delivery or (b) certified mail, return receipt requested or (c) in the case of notice to the Union by date stamping and depositing in the Union mailbox in the Office of Human Resources Division. Hand deliveries will be documented by a date- stamped photocopy or by a dated signature of the recipient. Grievances delivered via certified mail shall be considered properly advanced as of their postmark, but shall not be considered to have been received by the next party until the actual date of delivery or date of refusal of delivery. Grievances deposited in the Union mailbox shall be considered properly advanced when date stamped, but shall not be considered received until picked up by the Union, as indicated by date stamp, with a copy to the City. The clock will start the day after delivery or pick up.
(e) On-duty personnel called by the Union as a witness shall remain in pay status only during their normal duty hours while appearing at the hearing. Such personnel shall respond to subpoena on as-needed basis to minimize waiting time so as not to disrupt the operations of their department. Hearings shall be held in hearing rooms provided by the City, in City facilities at no charge to the Union.
(f) The parties agree that in accordance with current practice, both the City and the Union will have the option of electronically recording (through audio or video tape) all steps of the grievance procedure as outlined in Section 2 above, including the arbitration hearings.
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Rules for Grievances and Arbitration processing. The grievance shall be submitted on an Official Grievance form. Attachments may be added, if needed. The City and the Union, or the aggrieved employee if the Union is not representing the employee shall mutually agree in writing as to the statement of the grievance to be arbitrated before the arbitration hearing, and the arbitrator shall confine his/her decision to the grievance submitted. In the event the parties are unable to agree on the statement of the grievance to be submitted to the arbitrator, then the arbitrator shall confine his/her consideration and determination to the written statement of the grievance at Step 2 and any defenses raised by the City.