Union Contract Local 2, OPEIU - WMATA.com

the Authority with the names and functional responsibilitiesof each of the Union’s designated stewards.ARTICLE IX – DISCIPLINE AND RESIGNATION(1) Employees shall be subject to disciplinary action, includingdischarge, for just cause provided that the employeeknew or reasonably should have known that his/her conductcould lead to disciplinary action. Where the Authorityhas promulgated written rules, no disciplinary actionmay be taken against an employee unless the rules havebeen provided, in advance, to the Local Union and publishedfor employees subject to them. The Authorityrecognizes that employees have the right to privacy andany adverse action taken against an employee for off-dutyconduct shall take into account the employee’s right toprivacy and the impact of employee misconduct on jobperformance, job site safety, the Authority’s reputation orother legitimate employment related factors.(2) Probationary Period:All newly hired employees will serve a probationary periodof one (1) year from date of hire. The purpose of thisperiod is to assess the employee’s ability to perform thejob responsibilities within the work environment. Thenewly hired employee shall receive a formal performanceplan during their first two (2) weeks of employment, anda formal review within one hundred sixty (160) days oftheir start date. The Authority may, at its option, choose todiscontinue the employment of a probationary employeeat any time during the probationary period. Such discontinuanceshall not be subject to grievance or arbitrationprocesses.22