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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
25
Issue
3
Date
9/1/1996

Article Facts

Title
FALLEN ROLE MODELS: ARBITRATION CASES INVOLVING DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
DOI
10.2190/WBFQ-BWB7-6J5W-H65R
Author
MICHAEL MARMO AND SUSAN MARMO
Online Date
05/09/2002

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FALLEN ROLE MODELS: ARBITRATION CASES INVOLVING DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

MICHAEL MARMO AND SUSAN MARMO

DOI: 10.2190/WBFQ-BWB7-6J5W-H65R

Abstract

Disciplinary action against school employees because of their involvement with alcohol or drugs is typically sustained by arbitrators for two reasons: it is felt their job performance has been adversely affected, or because it is believed their ability to serve as positive role models has been diminished. Off-duty abuse of alcohol or drugs can also lead to discipline if management can establish that either job performance or serving as a role model is negatively impacted. Because of their involvement with children and young adults, school employees who abuse alcohol or drugs are clearly held to a higher standard of behavior than employees in most other jobs.

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