DISMISSED OR IMPROPER CHARGES. When a charge is laid against an employee, such charge arising while the employee was acting within his scope of employment with the Company, and such charge is dismissed or held improper by a court of competent jurisdiction or on an appeal taken therefrom, the Company shall pay the employee at his regular rate for the time loss due to attendances on his legal counsel and any court appearances. The Company shall also reimburse the employee for any legal fees and other legitimate expenses that the employee has incurred. Prior to the employee taking steps to defend him-self, he shall consult the General Manager of the Company to determine which legal firm should be used.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
DISMISSED OR IMPROPER CHARGES. When a charge is laid against an employee, such charge arising while the employee was acting within his scope of employment with the Company, and such charge is dismissed or held improper by a court of competent jurisdiction or on an appeal taken therefrom, the Company shall pay the employee at his regular rate for the time loss due to attendances on his legal counsel and any court appearances. The Company shall also reimburse the employee for any legal fees and other legitimate expenses that the employee has incurred. Prior to the employee taking steps to defend him-selfhimself, he shall consult the General Manager of the Company to determine and obtain mutual agreement on which legal firm should be used.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
DISMISSED OR IMPROPER CHARGES. When a charge is laid against an employee, such charge arising while the employee was acting within his scope of employment with the Company, and such charge is dismissed or held improper by a court of competent jurisdiction or on an appeal taken therefrom, the Company shall pay the employee at his regular rate for the time loss due to attendances attendance on his legal counsel and any court appearances. The Company shall also reimburse the employee for any legal fees and other legitimate expenses that the employee has incurred. Prior to the employee taking steps to defend him-selfhimself, he shall consult the General Manager of the Company to determine which legal firm should be used.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement
DISMISSED OR IMPROPER CHARGES. When a charge is laid against an employee, such charge arising while the employee was acting within his his/her scope of employment with the Company, and such charge is dismissed or held improper by a court of competent jurisdiction or on an appeal taken therefrom, the Company shall pay the employee at his his/her regular rate for the time loss due to attendances on his his/her legal counsel and any court appearances. The Company shall also reimburse the employee for any legal fees and other legitimate expenses that the employee has incurred. Prior to the employee taking steps to defend him-selfthemselves, he shall consult the General Manager of the Company to determine which legal firm should be used.
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Samples: Collective Agreement