JUST CAUSE AND DISCIPLINE. The Employer shall not have the right to discipline employees and to discharge employees except for just cause. Discipline shall be, in general, directed at correcting performance problems, except in situations when the nature of the offense is cause for immediate discharge such as serious misconduct, as defined by the Employer’s policies. Discipline may include oral reprimands, written reprimands, suspension and discharge. The Employer may skip steps in the discipline process based upon the seriousness of the offense in accordance with just cause. At every step of the disciplinary process, the Employer shall provide an explanation for each action taken. The Employer’s current practice is that in general, twelve
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
JUST CAUSE AND DISCIPLINE. The Employer shall not have the right to discipline employees and to discharge employees except for just cause. Discipline shall be, in general, directed at correcting performance problems, except in situations when the nature of the offense is cause for immediate discharge such as serious misconduct, as defined by the Employer’s policies. Discipline may include oral reprimands, written reprimands, suspension and discharge. The Employer may skip steps in the discipline process based upon the seriousness of the offense in accordance with just cause. At every step of the disciplinary process, the Employer shall provide an explanation for each action taken. The Employer’s current practice is that in general, twelve
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement