Removal from duty for psychiatric reasons is examined, including the standards of proof, the psychotherapist-patient privilege, and the role of the arbitrator.
Removal from duty for psychiatric reasons is examined, including the standards of proof, the psychotherapist-patient privilege, and the role of the arbitrator.
The authors asserts that arbitrators should recognize a right of confidentiality in communications between a union representative and a grievant concerning a pending or potential grievance.
The authors opine that there is no legal foundation for deeming communications between a grievant and his/her union representative to be privileged.