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My employer through work force reduction has laid me off. If it is discovered through the grievance process that my former employer violated the Union Contract resulting in a wrongful dismissal Can I file suit ?. Is it possible to entertain filing suit while this matter is being litigated through the normal grievance procedure and or future arbitration?
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Generally, a union contract will limit employees' ability to file a lawsuit, in favor of other procedures such arbitration and mediation. To determine whether a suit can be filed, an attorney will need to review your contract.
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Answered on Apr 22nd, 2013 at 4:03 PM