I was removed from service mid Feb due to a second DUI (both outside of work) in the 5 year window (I know I'm an idiot so we can skip that discussion). The charge is minor as far as they go and, according to the lawyer, will most likely be dumbed down to reckless driving. It's been over a month and neither my union nor I have been notified of any termination or plan of action from labor or the company. Everything on my end was reported by the book within the timelines. My timecards are being processed as "layoff" for the days that I would be working. Any input as to what could be going on? I'm sure I'm a goner but why would it be taking so long for them to pull the trigger on termination? Are they allowed to take this long to take action?