Termination warranted for one-time petty theft

The grievor was a short-time employee and at first denied the accusation of theft. Because the collective agreement stipulated termination for theft, and there was no question of the grievor’s motive and intent, the arbitrator’s hands were tied.

A maintenance worker was fired after it was discovered he replaced a wiper blade on his own car with one he took from a work vehicle.

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