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| misconduct |
insubordination |
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Summary:
The claimant was advised that he had been dismissed because his employer accused him of using alcohol and or drugs. The company has a "zero tolerance" policy with regard to alcohol and drugs in order to ensure the safety and security of the vessel. The day before the vessel arrived in Duluth, Min. the Captain warned the crew not to have any liquor on board as the Customs Officers were coming on board. The claimant's room was searched and a ¼ bottle of liquor was found. The claimant admitted to owning it. The claimant was issued a warning and suspension and 2 weeks later was dismissed. The claimant has admitted that he was aware of the policy. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed by the Umpire.
| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
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Sub-Issue 3: |
| misconduct |
breaches of company policy |
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Summary:
The claimant was advised that he had been dismissed because his employer accused him of using alcohol and or drugs. The company has a "zero tolerance" policy with regard to alcohol and drugs in order to ensure the safety and security of the vessel. The day before the vessel arrived in Duluth, Min. the Captain warned the crew not to have any liquor on board as the Customs Officers were coming on board. The claimant's room was searched and a ¼ bottle of liquor was found. The claimant admitted to owning it. The claimant was issued a warning and suspension and 2 weeks later was dismissed. The claimant has admitted that he was aware of the policy. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed by the Umpire.
