Disciplinary action and the work place.

Rules are an important part of society and the work environment. They provide employees the boundaries they can or cannot cross. To enforce these boundaries, disciplinary action may (and in some cases must) be taken. Although few would argue that disciplinary action is necessary to enforce an employer's rules, some may disagree on the severity of the discipline the employer may use. In order to establish a "fairness" of disciplinary action across the board, an …

…for the penalty imposed. This includes any wage increases, lost overtime opportunities, contributions to the employee's pension fund and any missed holiday benefits. The employee would be returned to the same position previously occupied and there would be a reexamination of bids to determine if the grievant should have been selected for any promotions. Realistically, these decisions-making processes begin with the initial impressions of the arbitrator and with his or her understanding of the issues.