Please read case study 13-1 on pages 694-695 in your text. When finished, please carefully and thoroughly answer the 6 questions at the end of the case. Be as thorough in your answers as possible, integrating information from your text, along with any outside research you engage in on this subject.
Questions
1. Which party has the burden of proof?
2. Which level of proof should be used by the arbitrator?
3. Is this matter a contract administration case or a disciplinary case? Which party should go first at the hearing?
4. Should progressive discipline have been used in this matter? Why? Why not?
5. Which side has the best arguments?
6. How should the arbitrator decide? Give your reasons.