In the Employer's view,a discharge for conduct amounting to sexual harassment,should only be overturned by an arbitrator if
A)the grievor's behaviour was not such as to indicated that he was beyond rehabilitation.
B)the grievor offered an apology for his behaviour.
C)there are tangible and identifiable mitigating factors.
D)the grievor's past disciplinary record was not for serious offences.
E)the grievor had many years of seniority.

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Sexual harassment is a serious offence and employers have a duty to provide a safe and respectful workplace for their employees. Mitigating factors such as the severity of the harassment, the impact on the victim, and the remorse of the grievor should be taken into account. However, the fact that the grievor has many years of seniority or a clean disciplinary record for other offences should not be considered as justifications for overturning the discharge. It is important to send a clear message to all employees that such behaviour will not be tolerated in the workplace.

In the Employer's View,a Discharge for Conduct Amounting to Sexual