Common use of Causes for Discharge Clause in Contracts

Causes for Discharge. The only causes for immediate discharge of an employee shall be: (a) proven theft during working hours; (b) proven drunkenness, proof of being under the influence and/ or possession of liquor or habit forming stimulants, marijuana or controlled substances as defined by law, during working hours; (c) instigating or active participation in an unauthorized work stoppage, walkout or slowdown; (d) physical assault on Employer or his representative during working hours and/or other employees while on company property; (e) failure to promptly report an accident which the employee would normally be aware of; (f) proven negligence resulting in a serious accident while on duty (normal cargo damage is not to be construed as a serious acci- dent);

Causes for Discharge. The only causes for immediate discharge of an employee shall be: (a) proven theft during working hours; (b) proven drunkenness, proof of being under the influence and/ or and/or possession of liquor or habit forming stimulants, marijuana or controlled substances as defined by law, during working hours; (c) instigating or active participation in an unauthorized work stoppage, walkout or slowdown; (d) physical assault on Employer or his representative during working hours and/or other employees while on company property; (e) failure to promptly report an accident which the employee would normally be aware of; (f) proven negligence resulting in a serious accident while on duty (normal cargo damage is not to be construed as a serious acci- dent);