An employer has rules prohibiting employees from smoking on company property.Employee A was suspended for one week when caught violating the rule.The union filed a grievance and the matter was settled when the employer agreed to reduce the suspension to two days.The settlement of the grievance provided that it was on a without precedent basis.If employee B is caught smoking two weeks later which of the following is correct?

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Although there was a settlement in the previous grievance, it was stated to be "without precedent basis", meaning that it does not set a binding precedent for future cases. Therefore, the employer can still discipline Employee B for violating the no-smoking rule. However, the settlement may limit the duration of the suspension, but it does not completely restrict the employer's ability to impose disciplinary action. The union may file a grievance on behalf of Employee B, but the outcome would depend on the specific circumstances and evidence presented.

An Employer Has Rules Prohibiting Employees from Smoking on Company