Common use of Disciplinary Actions and Appeals Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Actions and Appeals. 4/12/1 The parties recognize the authority of the Employer to suspend, demote, discharge or take other appropriate disciplinary action against employees for just cause. An employee who alleges that such action was not based on just cause, may appeal a demotion, suspension, or discharge taken by the Employer beginning with the Third Step of the grievance procedure. Appeals of written reprimands or any other disciplinary action, excluding verbal reprimands, shall be filed at Step One of the grievance procedure.