Common use of Notification and Measure of Disciplinary Action Clause in Contracts

Notification and Measure of Disciplinary Action. a) In the event disciplinary action is taken against an employee, other than the issuance of an oral reprimand, the Employer shall promptly furnish the employee and the Union in writing with a clear and concise statement of the reasons therefore. The measure of discipline and the statement of reasons may be modified, especially in cases involving suspension pending discharge, after the investigation of the total facts and circumstances. But once the measure of discipline is determined and imposed, the Employer shall not increase it for the particular act of misconduct which arose from the same facts and circumstances. The Employer shall notify an employee of his/her suspension prior to its effective date. If the Employer is unable to contact the employee, the Employer shall notify the Union prior to the effective date of the suspension.