Common use of Just Cause Standard Clause in Contracts

Just Cause Standard. Disciplinary action shall not be imposed upon an employee except for just cause and shall be commensurate with the offense. Disciplinary action shall be conducted through the recognized line of supervision or their designee(s). Probationary employees may be disciplined and discharged without just cause. Discipline shall be, in general, directed at correcting performance problems. Progressive discipline shall be used in disciplinary matters except in situations when the nature of the offense is cause for immediate discharge, such as serious misconduct, as defined by Employer’s policies. In addition, the Employer may skip steps in the progressive discipline process based upon the seriousness of the offense in accordance with the provisions of just cause.

Just Cause Standard. ‌ Disciplinary action shall not be imposed upon an employee except for just cause and shall be commensurate with the offense. Disciplinary action shall be conducted through the recognized line of supervision or their designee(s). Probationary employees may be disciplined and discharged without just cause. Discipline shall be, in general, directed at correcting performance problems. Progressive discipline shall be used in disciplinary matters except in situations when the nature of the offense is cause for immediate discharge, such as serious misconduct, as defined by Employer’s policies. In addition, the Employer may skip steps in the progressive discipline process based upon the seriousness of the offense in accordance with the provisions of just cause.