Common use of DISMISSAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Clause in Contracts

DISMISSAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. The Employer reserves the right to dismiss any Employee for just cause. Where it is feasible or possible, the Association President, Vice President or Labour Relations Director will be notified, in advance of any dismissal action being taken. The Employee will be informed, in writing, of the reasons for and the effective date of the dismissal. A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the Association President. The Association will have fifteen (15) days to investigate the dismissal and possibly file a grievance. Failure to raise a grievance within the time limit will result in no further grievance action being taken. The time limit may be extended by mutual agreement. In cases of dismissal or discipline, with cause, pursuant to Article 15.3 of this Agreement, if a grievance proceeds to arbitration for a decision, an arbitrator shall have the authority to dispose of the grievance in a fair and equitable manner by substitution of a lesser penalty or reinstatement of the Employee, or in upholding the decision of the Employer. For a termination without cause, the parties understand and agree that an arbitrator may only determine an amount of fair and equitable compensation applicable.