DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. Subject to 9.02(b) a claim by an employee that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended from her employment, will be treated as a special grievance, commencing at Step No. 2 of the grievance procedure, provided the involved person submits her written grievance, dated and signed, within seven (7) working days after the event occurs. Prior to imposing discharge, suspension or written discipline the Employer shall notify the employee of her right to be represented by an employee representative, and as a good labour relations practice, the Employer will endeavour to inform the employee of the purpose of the meeting. Such special grievances may be settled by confirming the discharge or suspension, or by reinstating the discharged person with full compensation for time lost, or by any other arrangement which is just and equitable in the opinion of the conferring parties.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. 10.01 A claim by an employee, other than a probationary employee, that they have been unjustly discharged or suspended, shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such a grievance is lodged with the Human Resources Officer within five (5) working days after the employee ceases to work for the Employer. All discharge grievances shall commence at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure. Such special grievance may be settled by:
i) Confirming the management’s action to discharge or suspend the employee, or
ii) Reinstating the employee with full seniority and compensation for lost wages and benefits, or
iii) Any other arrangement, which in the opinion of the conferring parties, or the Arbitrator, is just and equitable.
10.02 Where a xxxxxxx is available, a discharged employee shall be given a reasonable opportunity to speak to a Xxxxxxx prior to leaving the Employer’s premises. The Union will be given a copy of any disciplinary notice, written warning, and suspension or discharge letter within 24 hours.
10.03 Employees shall be entitled to review their personnel file, provided that four (4) business days’ notice is given to the Human Resources Office.
10.04 Disciplinary notations below suspensions will be withdrawn from an employee’s disciplinary record after a period of twenty-four (24) months provided the employee has not received subsequent discipline in that period.
10.05 If the employee is to attend a meeting where they are to receive a written warning, suspension or be discharged, they will be notified of their right to union representation and will be entitled to union representation if they so request and a union xxxxxxx is available.
10.06 The Union recognizes that there may be situations where a representative is requested after the commencement of a meeting and that advance notice will not always be practicable or possible. In such a case, the University shall notify the Union without delay that a representative is needed.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. In the case of an employee, other than a probationary employee, considered by the Union and the employee to have been discharged or suspended without just cause, the matter may be initiated at Step 2 of the grievance procedure.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. In the event any APA/Clerk shall be suspended or discharged from employment and believes s/he had been unjustly dealt with, such suspension or discharge will constitute a case to be handled in accordance with the grievance procedure.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. The Employer shall not discharge or suspend any employee without just cause. If, in any case, the Employer feels there is just cause for discharge or suspension, the employee and his/her Xxxxxxx, and in his/her absence, the Unit Chairperson, will be notified in writing that the employee has been discharged or suspended. The employee's immediate supervisor or other designated management representative will discuss the action to be taken with the employee and his/her Xxxxxxx before the employee is required to leave the premises, if circumstances permit.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. 1. Staff members who fail to satisfactorily perform their assigned duties may be discharged or suspended, but in respect to discharge shall be given at least one warning notice in writing within twelve (12) months prior to discharge. A copy of any notice of suspension or discharge shall be given to the DESPA President or DESPA Designee except that no warning notice need be given prior to discharge if the staff member is a probationary employee (probationary period is the first 90 days of employment). The following are among causes for discharge:
a.) Willfully causing any bodily injury to any person upon the school premises.
b.) Possession of intoxicants or controlled substances not prescribed by an
c.) Stealing school property or property of others.
d.) Willful destruction of school property or damage to school property because of carelessness, neglect, or not following instruction pertaining to the care and operation of such property and equipment.
e.) Willful insubordination or sleeping on the job. Refusal or failure to perform work assigned. Use of abusive or threatening language, or action toward the xxxxxxx, supervisor, or other employees.
f.) Continued and repeated failure to satisfactorily perform assigned duties.
g.) Employees who accept regular employment during the work week in addition to their assignment with the Decatur Public Schools and it interferes in any way with their job with the Decatur Public Schools.
h.) Any employee who leaves a job during regular employment hours without consent of the supervisor, unless such departure was caused by an emergency.
i.) Use of school vehicles, machines, tools, etc., for personal or private use without the proper approval of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designated representative.
j.) Knowingly having falsified job applications, records, reports, time sheets, etc.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. If an employee who has completed their probationary period is suspended or discharged, he/she shall be informed at the time, in writing, of the reasons for such suspension or discharge, and a copy shall be sent to the Union. A member of the Grievance Committee may be present at any meeting with the Employer dealing with the discharge or suspension if requested by the employee concerned.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. The cardinal infractions for this side letter shall be:
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. 10.01 A claim by an Employee, who has completed his/her probationary period and has acquired seniority standing, that he/she has been discharged or suspended without reasonable cause from his/her employment shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged with the Executive Director or his/her Appointee within three (3) working days of the alleged grievance. Such special grievance shall commence at Step 3, and may be settled by confirming the Employer's action in dismissing or suspending the Employee, or by another arrangement which is just and equitable in the opinion of the conferring parties or, if necessary the board of arbitration.
DISCHARGE & SUSPENSION. 1101 An employee may be disciplined, suspended or discharged for just cause only. Such employee shall be advised promptly in writing of the reason(s) which warrant written warning, suspension or discharge.
