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The majority upheld an arbitrator's award reinstating a public employee (Taylor) convicted of theft committed on the job, applying a public policy exception that allows consideration of mitigating circumstances. The dissent argues the public employer cannot bargain away its right to discharge an employee for on-the-job theft regardless of circumstances.
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