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At least not in Illinois, because that state has what is commonly known as a quota law. It prohibits a municipality, for the purposes of evaluating an officer's job performance, of comparing the number of tickets that they write, to the number of tickets written by other police officers with similar jobs. Specifically, Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-1-12 provides:     Quotas prohibited. A municipality may not require a police officer to issue a specific number of citat

A hand signing a document titled "Last Chance Agreement," symbolizing a critical opportunity for resolution. AFGE Local 1770 and Department of the Army , 2022 BNA LA 252, 2022 BL 281061, 22-2 ARB ¶ 8040, 2022 WL 3644541, 122 LRP 27029, (Cornelius, Arb, July 25, 2022); Also available on arbitrator.org/opinions , 90.  US Army   March 18, 2026   Arbitrator E. Frank Cornelius, PhD, JD   This is the first of several blog posts about cases in which the arbitrator has addressed the

Understanding Last Chance Agreements, AFGE Local 1770 and Department of the Army Case Explained

When a labor dispute arises, resolving it quickly and fairly is crucial for both employees and employers. One tool often used in these situations is the last chance agreement . This type of agreement can play a key role in grievance settlements by offering a final opportunity for an employee to correct behavior or performance issues before termination. Understanding how last chance agreements work helps both parties navigate labor disputes with clearer expectations and better