DISMISSED OR IMPROPER CHARGES. When a charge is laid against an employee by someone other than the Company, such charge arising while the employee was acting within his scope of employment with the Company, provided that the action on the part of the employee is neither intentionally illegal or negligent, and such charge is dismissed or held improper by a court of competent jurisdiction or on an appeal taken there from, the Company shall pay the employee at his regular rate for the time loss due to attendances on his legal counsel and any court appearances. The Company shall also reimburse the employee for any legal fees or other legitimate expenses that the employee has incurred. Prior to the employee taking steps to defend himself, he shall consult the General Manager of the Company to determine which legal firm should be used.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement