Common use of PLANT RULES Clause in Contracts

PLANT RULES. Within thirty calendar days of the effective date of this Agreement, the Company will publish a set of plant rules, such rules not to be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement. The penalties for violation of such rules are listed below. It is understood by all parties, that such notice to the Union does not constitute acceptance by the Union and that the Union reserves the right to take issue with the application of any rule as well as any penalty assessed. Penalties for the rules will be fixed as follows: Category 1- discipline for offenses of any of this set of rules will be: 1st = Documented verbal warning or reminder of plant rules. 2nd = written warning. 3rd = up to three day suspension without pay. 4th = up to five day suspension without pay. 5th = Discharge Category 2 - Disciplines for offenses of this category are of a more serious nature and can result in suspension and/or discharge. Step One: Investigation The Company will investigate the circumstances of the alleged violation. The employee may be suspended during this time. Step Two: Decision The Employee will be reinstated or terminated, depending on the outcome of the investigation. Discipline for violating a Category II rule will either be a final written warning and suspension or termination. If the Employee is cleared of the rule violation, full pay restitution will be made. If the Employee is terminated, pay will cease at the point of suspension. During any and all of the above proceedings a Union Representative will be present. • In determining the next penalty to be assessed, no warning or suspension over 12 months old will be considered • All copies of warnings and suspensions and discharges will be given to the Union at the same time the employee receives it • Each warning or suspension will state what the penalty for the next offense will be When, in the opinion of the Company, disciplinary action is in order, it will be administered in a timely fashion (usually within five working days after the day of the offense). However, the Company may take additional time, as reasonably required, to conduct a thorough investigation before administering disciplinary action.

PLANT RULES. Within thirty calendar days of the effective date of this Agreement, the Company will publish a set of plant rules, such rules not to be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement. The penalties for violation of such rules are listed below. It is understood by all parties, that such notice to the Union does not constitute acceptance by the Union and that the Union reserves the right to take issue with the application of any rule as well as any penalty assessed. Penalties for the rules will be fixed as follows: Category 1- discipline for offenses of any of this set of rules will be: 1st = Documented verbal warning or reminder of plant rules. 2nd = written warning. 3rd = up to three day suspension without pay. 4th = up to five day suspension without pay. 5th = Discharge Category 2 - Disciplines for offenses of this category are of a more serious nature and can result in suspension and/or discharge. Step One: Investigation The Company will investigate the circumstances of the alleged violation. The employee may be suspended during this time. Step Two: Decision The Employee will be reinstated or terminated, depending on the outcome of the investigation. Discipline for violating a Category II rule will either be a final written warning and suspension or termination. If the Employee is cleared of the rule violation, full pay restitution will be made. If the Employee is terminated, pay will cease at the point of suspension. During any and all of the above proceedings a Union Representative will be present. •  In determining the next penalty to be assessed, no warning or suspension over 12 months old will be considered •  All copies of warnings and suspensions and discharges will be given to the Union at the same time the employee receives it •  Each warning or suspension will state what the penalty for the next offense will be When, in the opinion of the Company, disciplinary action is in order, it will be administered in a timely fashion (usually within five working days after the day of the offense). However, the Company may take additional time, as reasonably required, to conduct a thorough investigation before administering disciplinary action.

PLANT RULES. Within thirty calendar days of the effective date of this Agreement, the Company will publish a set of plant rules, such rules not to be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement. The penalties for violation of such rules are listed below. It is understood by all parties, that such notice to the Union does not constitute acceptance by the Union and that the Union reserves the right to take issue with the application of any rule as well as any penalty assessed. Penalties for the rules will be fixed as follows: Category 1- 1…discipline for offenses of any of this set of rules will be: 1st = Documented verbal warning or written reminder of plant rules. (documentation only) 2nd = written warning. warning 3rd = up to three day suspension without pay. pay 4th = up to five day suspension without pay. pay 5th = Discharge Category 2 - Disciplines 2…discipline for offenses of this category are of a more serious nature and can result in suspension and/or discharge. Step One: One Investigation The Company will investigate the circumstances of the alleged violation. The employee may be suspended during this time. Step Two: Decision The Employee will be reinstated or terminated, depending on the outcome of the investigation. Discipline for violating a Category II rule will either be a final written warning and suspension or termination. If the Employee is cleared of the rule violation, full pay restitution will be made. If the Employee is terminated, pay will cease at the point of suspension. During any and all of the above proceedings a Union Representative will be present. • In determining the next penalty to be assessed, no warning or suspension over 12 months old will be considered • All copies of warnings and suspensions and discharges will be given to the Union at the same time the employee receives it • Each warning or suspension will state what the penalty for the next offense will be When, in the opinion of the Company, disciplinary action is in order, it will be administered in a timely fashion (usually within five working days after the day of the offense). However, the Company may take additional time, as reasonably required, to conduct a thorough investigation before administering disciplinary action.