PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Progressive Discipline: A system of increasingly severe penalties for repeated or
more serious infractions, designed to give an employee an opportunity to correct
their behavior or improve their performance before more drastic measures are
taken.
Termination of Employment: The permanent separation of an employee from
the company, often because of a failure to meet performance standards or serious
policy violations.
Verbal Warning: An informal, documented discussion with an employee about
a minor issue, outlining expectations and consequences.
Written Warning: A formal document detailing a performance or conduct
issue, required corrective actions, and potential consequences if not addressed.
The company is committed to fostering a supportive and productive work
environment. When an employee's conduct or performance falls below established
standards, the company will typically employ a progressive discipline process. This
process is designed to address issues in a constructive manner, providing employees
with clear communication regarding expectations, opportunities for improvement,
along with support and training to meet those expectations.
Progressive Discipline Steps
The progressive discipline steps may include, but are not limited to:
Verbal Warning and Training: For minor infractions or first-time offenses, a
verbal discussion will take place between the employee and their manager. The
issue will be discussed, expectations clarified, and a timeframe for improvement
may be set. Relevant training or retraining may also be provided. The employee
will be asked to sign the warning to acknowledge receipt, and the warning will
become part of their employee file. The impact of this warning on future
progressive discipline steps will typically expire 90 days from the date of
employee acknowledgment.
Written Warning and Training: If the issue persists or if a more serious
infraction occurs, a formal written warning will be issued. This document will
detail the specific problem, refer to relevant policies, outline required corrective
actions, and specify consequences for continued non-compliance. Additional
training or retraining pertinent to the issue may also be required. The employee
will be asked to sign the warning to acknowledge receipt, and the warning will
become part of their employee file. The impact of this warning on future
progressive discipline steps will typically expire 90 days from the date of
employee acknowledgment.