Absenteeism, addiction create undue hardship

The grievor’s absenteeism, repeated relapses and failure to avail himself of opportunities for rehabilitation left him a poor candidate for improvement. The arbitrator found that the company had completely fulfilled its obligation to accommodate him.

Following numerous failed attempts to rehabilitate himself, a mill worker with addiction problems was fired when he could not meet the company’s attendance expectations.

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