Severance for worker undermining supervisor

The grievor had committed a number of minor infractions at work. She refused to accept responsibility and blamed others, specifically her supervisor. The arbitrator found termination was too harsh a penalty, given there was no consistent discipline in the past, but he opted for severance rather than reinstatement because of the grievor's attitude.

A worker was fired after three incidents of misconduct persuaded the employer that her attitude was inconsistent with her continued employment.

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