Reasonable cause definition

Reasonable cause as used in this policy means an articulable belief based on specific facts and reasonable inferences drawn from those facts that an employee is more likely than not under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol or has used drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. Circumstances which can constitute a basis for determining "reasonable cause" may include, but are not limited to:
Reasonable cause means a situation that would motivate a person of ordinary intelligence under the circumstances to believe, based on observations or conversations that a child has been or is being abused.
Reasonable cause means that, after examining all the facts in a particular situation, most people with similar training and experience would suspect abuse.

Examples of Reasonable cause in a sentence

  • Reasonable cause is defined as some credible information to support each element of the offense, even if that information is merely a credible witness or a victim’s statement.

  • Reasonable cause includes: A material violation of this Agreement; Any act exposing the other party to liability to others for personal injury or property damage; or Either party terminating this Agreement at any time by giving days' written notice to the other party of the intent to terminate.

  • Reasonable cause to test an employee for illegal drugs or alcohol will exist when specific, reliable objective facts and circumstances would create a good faith belief in a prudent person that the employee has used a drug or alcohol.

  • Reasonable cause includes: • a material violation of this Agreement, or • any act exposing the other party to liability to others for personal injury or property damage.

  • Reasonable cause that an employee is under the influence of a drug and/or alcohol will be based on specific facts and/or reasonable inferences derived from those facts.


More Definitions of Reasonable cause

Reasonable cause shall be limited to the following:
Reasonable cause means: (1) the grossly negligent, fraudulent, dishonest or willful violation of any law or the material violation of any of our significant policies that materially and adversely affects us, or (2) the failure of the participant to substantially perform his duties.
Reasonable cause means a prudent estimation based on trustworthy information that an incident occurred or has been perceived as having occurred.
Reasonable cause means a person witnesses or receives a credible written or oral report alleging abuse, including sexual contact, or neglect of a child.
Reasonable cause means that the County believes the actions or appearance or conduct of an employee on duty are indicative of the use of a controlled substance or alcohol.
Reasonable cause as used herein, shall mean Employee's involvement in any action or inaction involving fraud resulting in a personal benefit in excess of any payments to which Employee is entitled hereunder, dishonesty, or material violation of Corporation policy and procedures. Employee shall vacate the offices of Employer on such effective date.
Reasonable cause means there exists a set of facts of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs which would induce a reasonably intelligent and prudent person to believe that a violation(s) of law, rule, or regulation has occurred.