Which statement best explains the term "Prima Facie Case"?
A) The union will need to establish that the collective agreement was in place, the grievor was employed and covered by that collective agreement, and disciplined.
B) The union will need to establish that the grievor was employed and covered by the collective ag reement, and disciplined.
C) The union will need to establish that the collective agreement was in place and the grievor was employed.
D) The union will need to establish that the collective agreement was in place and the grievor was employed and disciplined.

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A prima facie case refers to a case where the plaintiff has provided enough evidence for their claim to be accepted at face value, unless the defendant can provide a convincing rebuttal. In the context of a grievance, the union needs to establish that certain criteria have been met, including the existence of a collective agreement, the employment and coverage of the grievor under that agreement, and the discipline imposed. Option A includes all of these criteria and therefore best explains the concept of a prima facie case.

Which Statement Best Explains the Term "Prima Facie Case