Termination for repeat absences not mitigated

The grievor had attendance problems. The company accomodated his absences when he phoned in, but he had failed to inform his supervisor on four occasions over 12 months. The arbitrator found insufficient evidence for his claim that he was suffering from a mental health problem.

A warehouse worker was fired for misconduct following four unscheduled and unexplained absences over a 12-month period.

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