Procedures for Discipline and Dismissal. 19.4.1 An Employee shall have the right to have a Union representative present at any discussion with the Employer. 19.4.2 Any disciplinary process commences with a discussion with the Employee or Employees concerned, and it must occur within ten (10) days of the date the Employer knew, or ought reasonably to have known, of the occurrence giving rise to the concern. If the Employee is absent from the Employer’s premises for any reason, the discussion shall take place within ten (10) days of the Employee’s return. 19.4.3 Should the discussion result in a satisfactory resolution of the concern, no records shall be retained. 19.4.4 If no satisfactory resolution is reached, the Employer shall take one (1) of the following actions if the intention is to proceed with discipline: a) further investigate the alleged incident and, following the investigation, which must be completed within thirty (30) days from the date of the unsuccessful meeting, advise the Employee in writing, with a copy to the Union, of the disciplinary measure(s); or, b) advise the Employee in writing within five (5) days, with a copy to the Union, of the disciplinary measure(s). 19.4.5 Notification of disciplinary measures must include full disclosure of the specific details of the alleged cause for the discipline including all names, places, and dates of the alleged incidents. 19.4.6 Any disciplinary measure(s) not confirmed in writing shall not form part of an Employee's official file.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
