Which of the following would an arbitrator most likely consider lacking "just cause" for disciplining an employee?
A) An employee who broke safety regulations as written in the handbook.
B) An employee who was docked a half-day's pay for two hours' tardiness, as were other employees.
C) An employee who was terminated after three other employees reported witnessing his/her theft of company property.
D) An employee who was immediately terminated by a supervisor who heard he/she had mistreated two customers.

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An arbitrator would likely consider immediate termination without a thorough investigation or evidence beyond hearsay (as in choice D, where the termination was based on what a supervisor heard about mistreatment of customers) as lacking "just cause" for disciplining an employee. Proper procedure involves investigating the claims and giving the employee a chance to explain before making a decision on discipline.

Which of the Following Would an Arbitrator Most Likely Consider