The Impact of a Grievant's Offer of Apology and the Decision-Making Process of Labor Arbitrators: A Case Analysis
60 Pages Posted: 10 Dec 2012
Date Written: September 9, 2012
Abstract
This article examines what impact, if any, a grievant’s offer of apology has on the decision-making process of labor arbitrations in discipline and discharge cases. In addition, this article will address how an offer of apology changes, influences and impacts arbitral outcomes. Specifically, this study examines whether, and under what circumstances, a grievant’s offer of apology (or regret) can serve as the basis for a labor arbitrator to alter or lessen the amount of discipline meted out to grievants in discipline and discharge cases.
Keywords: apology, forgiveness, regret, arbitrator, discipline, arbitration, discharge
JEL Classification: K31
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