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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
6
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1997

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Title
Arbitrator Decision Making in Substance Abuse Cases
DOI
10.2190/FDWX-QY36-FU3L-EQW9
Authors
  • Ahmad R. Karim
  • Lawrence J. Haber
Pages
29-39
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Arbitrator Decision Making in Substance Abuse Cases

Ahmad R. Karim
Lawrence J. Haber

DOI: 10.2190/FDWX-QY36-FU3L-EQW9

Abstract

The approach taken in this study is to regard substance abuse discharge cases as specific instances of discharge cases in general. Consequently, in trying to model arbitrators' decisions, the possible predictors of the outcome of arbitration hearings are derived from those factors found to significantly affect the outcome in earlier discharge studies. Discriminant analysis is used to determine those factors that significantly affected the outcomes of substance-abuse discharge cases in the period 1985-1993. While most of the predictors thought to influence arbitral decision making operated in the anticipated manner, there were some surprises. In particular, neither management's concern for safety nor the grievant's prior work record affected the outcome of the cases.

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