Another case on zero tolerance, just cause, and a failed drug test
A recent post discussed a challenge to an arbitrator’s award where the Company claimed that the arbitrator ignored the violation of its zero tolerance policy for drug use and improperly reinstated an employee, albeit without back pay. Zero tolerance, a drug test and just cause. A similar issue is raised by a complaint filed by Colonial Wholesale Beverage Company seeking to vacate an award of Arbitrator Lawrence Holden. The dispute arose from the termination…