Scenario
Samuel Fox worked as a seaman on an Exxon Shipping Co. oil tanker for more that eight years
without incident. Then, one day, he boarded a ship for duty while intoxicated. This violated
Exxon company policy. The policy allowed Exxon to discharge intoxicated employees as unfit
for work. Exxon discharged Fox.
Under a collective bargaining agreement between Exxon and the union representing their
employees, the discharge was submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator ordered Exxon to reinstate
Fox to his position on an oil tanker. Exxon filed suit against the union, challenging the arbitration
award as contrary to public policy.
Questions (2 points each, 4 points total):
What public policy is Exxon referring to? Explain.
Should the court set aside this award? Explain..
ScenarioSamuel Fox worked as a seaman on an Exxon Shipping Co. oil.pdf
1. Scenario
Samuel Fox worked as a seaman on an Exxon Shipping Co. oil tanker for more that eight years
without incident. Then, one day, he boarded a ship for duty while intoxicated. This violated
Exxon company policy. The policy allowed Exxon to discharge intoxicated employees as unfit
for work. Exxon discharged Fox.
Under a collective bargaining agreement between Exxon and the union representing their
employees, the discharge was submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator ordered Exxon to reinstate
Fox to his position on an oil tanker. Exxon filed suit against the union, challenging the arbitration
award as contrary to public policy.
Questions (2 points each, 4 points total):
What public policy is Exxon referring to? Explain.
Should the court set aside this award? Explain.
