Section 103 of B. C. Labour Relations Code
(a) Where a difference arises between the parties relating to the dismissal, discipline or suspension of an employee, or to the interpretation, application, operation or alleged violation of this agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable, during the term of the collective agreement Xxxx XxXxxxxxxx, or a substitute agreed to by the parties , shall at the request of either party
(i) investigate the difference;
(ii) define the issue in the difference; and
(iii) make written recommendations to resolve the difference within five (5) days of the request; and, for those five (5) days from that date, time does not run in respect of the grievance procedure.
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained in the forgoing provisions, the parties agree that only grievances with regard to dismissal or suspension may be referred to a hearing under these provisions unless the Parties are in mutual agreement to refer the matter to a hearing.
(c) The Parties agree when reference is made to Section 103 of the B.C. Labour Relations Code that both parties will meet in advance of any investigation to define the issues to the person named as investigator.
(d) Any recommendation of the grievance investigator shall be binding on both parties unless the parties mutually agree to send the matter to arbitration.
