Afscme, Council 4, Local 2663 v. Dept. of Children & Families

Summary

The court affirmed the Appellate Court's judgment requiring confirmation of an arbitration award that upheld an employee's dismissal. It held that the parties' unrestricted submission authorized the arbitrator to determine whether there was just cause for dismissal, including based on negligence and off-duty conduct, and that the award drew its essence from the collective bargaining agreement. The court also held that the employee received sufficient due process and contractual notice because she was informed of the conduct and events underlying the proposed dismissal. No separate opinions were included.