DISMISSAL, SUSPENSION, AND DISCIPLINARY DEMOTION. Section A. Just Cause. Disciplinary action may be imposed on ASF Members only for just cause. Discipline may include the following, but not necessarily in this order: oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension without pay, reduction in salary, demotion, and dismissal. In lieu of a suspension without pay, the Employer may, at its discretion, require an ASF Member to use accumulated vacation in an amount equal to the length of a suspension up to five (5) days. For purposes of progressive discipline, the required use of vacation in lieu of suspension shall be treated as an unpaid suspension of an equivalent length. To establish just cause in a disciplinary action, the Employer must show that: 1) the ASF Member engaged in misconduct and/or unsatisfactory performance, 2) the ASF Member was provided adequate process, and 3) the level of discipline was appropriate for the offense.
DISMISSAL, SUSPENSION, AND DISCIPLINARY DEMOTION. Section A. Just Cause. Disciplinary action may be imposed on ASF Members only for just cause. Discipline may include the following, but not necessarily in this order: oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension without pay, reduction in salary, demotion, and dismissal. In lieu of a suspension without pay, the Employer may, at its discretion, require an ASF Member to use accumulated vacation in an amount equal to the length of a suspension up to five (5) days. For purposes of progressive discipline, the required use of vacation in lieu of suspension shall be treated as an unpaid suspension of an equivalent length. "Just Cause" as used in this Agreement shall be defined as:
