1. The union claimed the employees lost a benefit when the company changed the use of compensatory time for illness. As the use was permitted if the employee had no sick leave available, how were the employees damaged?

2. The company paid employees the same wage whether the time was credited against accrued sick leave, compensatory time, or vacation. Why would the employer care which leave was used?

3. (a) As the arbitrator, give your reasons for ruling in the union's favor.

(b) Now give your reasons for ruling in the company's favor.