Dismissal Notice and Pay. When an employee is dismissed for cause other than dishonesty, insubordination, malfeasance or substance abuse, the Employer shall give the employee one (1) week (two (2) weeks for professionals) written notice of dismissal or pay in lieu thereof. If the cause is substance abuse, the employee shall be entitled to a medical leave of absence (or, at the Employer's discretion, may be continued on the job) if the employee enters an approved employee assistance program. If the employee refuses to attend or does not successfully complete the program, or if after completion of the program the employee again engages in substance abuse, this is grounds for immediate dismissal without further notice.
Dismissal Notice and Pay. When an employee with five (5) years or more of seniority is dismissed for cause other than dishonesty, insubordination, malfeasance or substance abuse, the Employer shall give the employee two (2) weeks’ written notice (one (1) month for professionals) of dismissal or pay in lieu thereof. Employees with less than five (5) years seniority shall not receive dismissal notice and pay if terminated with cause for any reason.
Dismissal Notice and Pay. When an employee with five (5) years or more of seniority is dismissed for cause other than dishonesty, insubordination, malfeasance or substance abuse, the Employer shall give the employee two (2) weeks written notice (one (1) month for professionals) of dismissal or pay in lieu thereof. Employees with less than five (5) years seniority shall not receive dismissal notice and pay if terminated with cause for any reason. If an employee is terminated for substance abuse he/she shall be entitled to a medical leave of absence (or, at the Employer's discretion, may be continued on the job) if the employee enters an approved employee assistance program. If the employee refuses to attend or does not successfully complete the program, or if after completion of the program the employee again engages in substance abuse, this is grounds for immediate dismissal without further notice.
Dismissal Notice and Pay. When an employee is dismissed for cause and if the cause is substance abuse, the employee shall be entitled to a medical leave of absence (or, at the Employer's discretion, may be continued on the job) if the employee enters an approved employee assistance program. If the employee refuses to attend or does not successfully complete the program, or if after completion of the program the employee again engages in substance abuse, this is grounds for immediate dismissal without further notice.
