Common use of Suspension or Discharge after Investigation Clause in Contracts

Suspension or Discharge after Investigation. If an investigation establishes just cause for disciplinary action, a suspension without pay not to exceed 30 calendar days or a discharge may be issued after a disciplinary conference. A copy of the statement of charges and a proposed penalty shall be given to the employee and contemporaneously to the Association at least ten calendar days before the conference. The notice shall advise the employee of his or her right to Association representation at the conference. Upon proper notice of the charges and the proposed penalty, the employee may, in writing, accept the discipline, in which event no conference shall be held and no appeal shall be taken. The employee may submit a written statement in response to the statement of charges.