Labor Relations Specialist how-to

How to Apply the Just Cause Test to Discipline

Just cause protects fairness.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Just cause protects fairness. In short: was; was; was, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Was the rule known?

  2. Was the rule reasonable?

  3. Was there a fair investigation?

  4. Is there proof?

  5. Was it applied evenly?

  6. Is the penalty fair?

Safety reminders for labor relations specialists

  • Protect confidential employee information
  • Follow labor law
  • Prevent retaliation
  • Keep meetings respectful

Collective bargaining · CBA · Grievance · Arbitration · Mediation · Steward: see the full labor relations specialist glossary.

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