Step 4 Settlement Agreement: Article 19; Handbooks and Manuals (1984)

The question raised in this grievance is whether the local sick leave call-in policy violates the E&LR Manual. During our discussion, we agreed to close this case based on our understanding as follows: 1. In this case, the call-in requirements do not conflict with leave regulations contained in the E&LR Manual; however, administration of the policy must be sufficiently flexible to allow for exceptions. 2. The merit of each action taken as a result of the policy is subject to review under the grievance arbitration procedure.