Common use of Time Limit to Reply to Step 2 Clause in Contracts

Time Limit to Reply to Step 2. (a) Within 10 days of receiving the grievance at Step 2, the representative of the Employer, the employee and the xxxxxxx will meet to examine the facts, the nature of the grievance and attempt to resolve the dispute. The xxxxxxx and the representative of the Employer will fill out a "shared fact sheet" [see Information Appendix H (Shared Fact Sheet)] listing an agreed statement of facts. The "shared fact sheet" is on a "without prejudice" basis and will not be referred to by either party in any third party proceedings. (b) An employee, with the mutual consent of the Employer may have their grievance heard through an Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process. The parties recognize there are a number of resolution processes that are unique to Indigenous cultures. As such, the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process is not limited to a single process. Recommendations to resolve the difference, made through the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process are, without prejudice. As part of the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process the parties, including the Union, will be notified of the outcome. Where the recommendations are unacceptable, either party may then advance the grievance to the next step of the grievance procedure. Time limits will be extended by the time taken through the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process to make written recommendations to resolve the difference. The parties agree that the hearing of the grievance through an Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process shall take place with 30 days of the request. It is understood that the employee has the right to have union representation involved in this process. (c) The Employer's designate at Step 2 will reply in writing to the Union within 14 days of receiving the grievance at Step 2.