S03E01 - HR Rescue: Guidelines for Disciplining a Union Member

Union members enjoy the extra layer of protection provided by the collective bargaining agreement. Yet, this layer is not impenetrable. Where a non-union member can often be fired for any reason or even no reason, if an employee is protected by a collective bargaining agreement, an employer must establish "just cause" for any discipline or termination actions.  Most collective bargaining agreements include specific procedural guidelines for employers seeking to impose discipline against a union member. In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone, shares guidelines for disciplining a union member.