Common use of Section E. Retroactivity Clause in Contracts

Section E. Retroactivity. Settlement of grievances may or may not be retroactive as the equities of the particular case may demand as determined by the Arbitrator. In any case where it is determined that the award should be applied retroactively, except for administrative errors relating to the payment of wages, the maximum period of retroactivity allowed shall be a date not earlier than one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days prior to the initiation of the written grievance in Step One (1). Employees who voluntarily terminate their employment will have their grievances immediately withdrawn but may benefit by any later settlement of a group grievance. Such employees may continue to pursue grievances concerning suspension, demotion, or denial of Public Acts 414, 280 or 232 benefits.

Section E. Retroactivity. Settlement of grievances may or may not be retroactive as the equities of the particular case may demand as determined by the Arbitrator. In any case where it is determined that the award should be applied retroactively, except for administrative errors relating to the payment of wages, the maximum period of retroactivity allowed shall be a date not earlier than one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days prior to the initiation of the written grievance in Step One (1)One. Employees who voluntarily terminate their employment will have their grievances immediately withdrawn but may benefit by any later settlement of a group grievance. Such employees may continue to pursue grievances concerning suspension, demotion, or denial of Public Acts 414, 280 or 232 benefits.