Grievance Information Detail
Arbitrator found that just cause did not exist to support termination. The Arbitrator determined that although Employer had proven Grievant violated Work Rule 27, Employer had also conducted a “cold interview,” Grievant had met Employer’s performance expectations in the past, Commerce staff was unclear on related office policies and procedures, and Employer had failed to give appropriate consideration to mitigating circumstances when determining the appropriate penalty to impose. Therefore, the Arbitrator determined that a penalty of termination was excessive, and a time-served suspension was more commensurate with the offense.