Common use of Discipline Procedure Clause in Contracts

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the College. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five days. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit Chairperson. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, in writing by the College of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five days. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is disciplined, discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college NEC property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (fd) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present. (e) A xxxxxxx shall have the right to consult with a staff representative of the Union and to have a local representative present at any discussion with supervisory personnel, which the xxxxxxx has been advised might be the basis of disciplinary action against the xxxxxxx providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five days. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is disciplined, discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college NEC property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (fd) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present. (e) A xxxxxxx shall have the right to consult with a staff representative of the Union and to have a local representative present at any discussion with supervisory personnel, which the xxxxxxx has been advised might be the basis of disciplinary action against the xxxxxxx providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the College. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit Chairperson. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College Employer shall inform the union Union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement Agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit Chairperson. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officerUnion Officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative Staff Representative or union officer Union Officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College Employer shall inform the union Union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement Agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college College property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona bona-fide safety concerns of either partyParty, the employee's ’s copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's ’s last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's ’s letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officerUnion Officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative Staff Representative or union officer Union Officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The Employer will give the employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College shall inform Employer will adhere to the union xxxxxxx verbally prior principles of progressive discipline. The means of discipline, in order of increasing severity, include without limitation: (1) verbal warning (2) written warning or censure or letter of reprimand (3) suspension (4) discharge The Employer may apply or skip one or more of the disciplinary means where just and reasonable to imposing a suspension of more than five daysdo so in the circumstances. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is disciplined, discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason reason(s) in writing in the presence of their xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college NEC property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the Employer will send the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, The Employer will immediately deliver a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The Within five working days, the Employer will advise the President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, or their designate in writing by the College of the reason reason(s) for such discharge or suspension. (fe) It is understood that where Where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present. (f) A xxxxxxx shall have the right to consult with a staff representative of the Union and to have a local representative present at any discussion with supervisory personnel, which the xxxxxxx has been advised might be the basis of disciplinary action against the xxxxxxx providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview have a disciplinary meeting with an employee for disciplinary purposesemployee, the supervisor shall will notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall will advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The Employer will give the employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being takenmeeting. This clause shall will not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall will be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just and reasonable cause, and an employee shall will be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College shall inform Employer will adhere to the union xxxxxxx verbally prior principles of progressive discipline. The means of discipline, in order of increasing severity, include without limitation: (1) verbal warning (2) written warning or censure or letter of reprimand‌ (3) suspension (4) discharge The Employer may apply or skip one or more of the disciplinary means where just and reasonable to imposing a suspension of more than five daysdo so in the circumstances. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is disciplined, discharged or suspended, the employee shall will be given the reason reason(s) in writing in the presence of their xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college Employer property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the Employer will send the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, The Employer will immediately deliver a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The Within seven days, the Employer will advise the President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, or their designate in writing by the College of the reason reason(s) for such discipline, discharge or suspension. (fe) It is understood that where Where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall will have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present. (f) Despite (a) above, where a supervisor intends to have a disciplinary meeting with a xxxxxxx, the supervisor will notify them in advance of the meeting and will advise them that a union staff representative or union officer's presence is recommended. The Employer will give them sufficient time to arrange for a union staff representative or union officer to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the meeting. This clause will not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the College. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement Agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed mutually‐agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌23.01 The following procedure shall govern in all cases of discipline: (a) Where a supervisor intends The Company shall have the right to interview an discipline any employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting sufficient and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary actionjust cause. (b) No employee shall Employees will be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon advised of any discipline as soon as possible following the written authority of incident giving rise to the Collegediscipline. (c) When an employee is formally disciplined while at work, a xxxxxxx will attend. Every reasonable effort will be made to have the attending xxxxxxx be from his own jurisdiction. When a xxxxxxx is not readily available, video conference or telephone may be used. An opportunity will be given to the xxxxxxx to discuss the circumstances surrounding the discipline with the superintendent or his representative during the discipline procedure. The College shall inform employee and his Union will be made aware of any information which is being considered for use in the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension discipline and informed of more than five days.any information which is being placed in the employee file that could be used for discipline; and (d) Where When there is an incident which could lead to a suspension of an employee, there will be a joint investigation (by Union President or Designate and Supervision) to determine the pertinent facts. It is understood that any discipline stemming from the investigation will be solely determined by management. Every reasonable effort will be made to have this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary actioninvestigation completed within seven (7) calendar days. Suspensions will be administered at the end of an employee's shift whenever appropriate and possible, it being understood there are circumstances where it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall appropriate to remove the employee from the workplace immediately following the incident. Except in those circumstances where it is appropriate to remove the employee from the property immediately, when a suspension is imposed the suspension will not be sufficient served, if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence employee decides to file a grievance on the matter, until Step 2 of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working daysgrievance procedure has been completed. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspendedformally disciplined while at work, the employee shall be given and the reason xxxxxxx in writing in the presence of their xxxxxxx. If attendance will receive a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's written copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to notice of discipline or termination letter. Also, the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit Chairperson. The President of the appropriate Union shall be advised, within five working days, advised promptly in writing by the College Company of the reason or reasons for such discharge s discipline or suspensiontermination. (f) It 23.02 There may be situations outside of the formal discipline procedures in which an employee may feel that he would be more comfortable with a Union Xxxxxxx present when he is understood called into a meeting with management. Such request for a Union Xxxxxxx will not be unreasonably denied. If either party feels the intent of this clause is not being followed, the parties will meet to resolve the matter. 23.03 If any employee feels that where the employee being he has been unjustly disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee he shall have the right of appeal through the grievance procedure at Step 2. Such appeal must be filed in writing by the Union with the Company within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of notification of discipline and, unless so filed, the right of appeal shall be lost. 23.04 Should it be found upon investigation that an employee has been unjustly disciplined or terminated, such employee shall be immediately reinstated in his former position without loss of seniority rating, and shall be compensated for all time lost in an amount equal to his average earnings during the pay period next preceding such termination or discipline, less any money earned by the employee during the period of termination or discipline. 23.05 All new employees shall be engaged for a probationary period of forty (40) straight time working shifts. During this probationary period an employee shall be considered as being employed on a trial basis and may be discharged without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the Company and any such discharge shall be deemed for just cause. An employee terminated during his probationary period would be entitled to review under the grievance procedure up to and including Step 3. 23.06 Any employee with more than one (1) year's seniority may once annually request a formal evaluation from his supervisor. In addition, once yearly an employee may request to review his departmental employee file. The written evaluation will include items such as attendance, disciplinary action, promotability and attitude to work and safety. After 18 months, any non-punitive discipline that has been issued and is subsequently out of the system will not be used against the employee for further non- punitive discipline, provided that no other infractions have a staff representative or union officer presentoccurred.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College Employer shall inform the union Union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement Agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college College property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either partyParty, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officerUnion Officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative Staff Representative or union officer Union Officer present.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the CollegeEmployer. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five days. (d) Where this agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two working days. (e) When an employee is disciplined, discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college NEC property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed mutually‐agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonBargaining Unit Chair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five working days, in writing by the College Employer of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (fd) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present. (e) A xxxxxxx shall have the right to consult with a staff representative of the Union and to have a local representative present at any discussion with supervisory personnel, which the xxxxxxx has been advised might be the basis of disciplinary action against the xxxxxxx providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken.

Discipline Procedure. ‌ (a) Where a supervisor intends to interview an employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall notify the employee in advance of the meeting and shall advise the employee that a xxxxxxx'x presence is recommended. The employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange for a xxxxxxx to attend the meeting, providing that this does not result in an undue delay of the appropriate action being taken. This clause shall not apply to those discussions that are of an operational nature and do not involve disciplinary action. (b) No employee shall be disciplined, suspended or discharged except for just cause, and an employee shall be discharged only upon the written authority of the College. (c) The College shall inform the union xxxxxxx verbally prior to imposing a suspension of more than five (5) days. (d) Where this agreement Agreement requires reasons in writing for disciplinary action, it is understood and agreed that compliance with that requirement shall be sufficient if verbal reasons are given immediately in the presence of the employee's xxxxxxx, and are confirmed in writing within two (2) working days. (e) When an employee is discharged or suspended, the employee shall be given the reason in writing in the presence of their his or her xxxxxxx. If a meeting on college property is not advisable for safety reasons, such meeting may be held at a mutually-agreed location. In an instance where such a meeting is not possible due to bona fide safety concerns of either party, the employee's copy of the written reasons will be sent by registered mail to the employee's last recorded address. Likewise, a copy of the employee's letter will be immediately delivered to the bargaining unit ChairpersonChair. The President of the Union shall be advised, within five (5) working days, in writing by the College of the reason for such discharge or suspension. (f) It is understood that where the employee being disciplined, suspended or discharged is a xxxxxxx or union officer, the employee shall have the right to have a staff representative or union officer present.