(1) A grievance is resolved when:

(a) the grievant requests in writing that the grievance be withdrawn or signs a waiver that a resolution has been achieved;

(b) the grievant leaves state employment, unless discharged;

(c) the grievant dies, unless the grievance involves pay or fringe benefits;

(d) the grievant fails to advance the grievance in the required timeframes;

(e) the final steps of the grievance procedures are completed.