What are the steps in the disciplinary process?

What are the steps in the disciplinary process?

Progressive Discipline Policy – Single Disciplinary Process

1. Purpose.
2. Step 1: Counseling and verbal warning.
3. Step 2: Written warning.
4. Step 3: Suspension and final written warning.
5. Step 4: Recommendation for termination of employment.
6. Appeals Process.
7. Performance and Conduct Issues Not Subject to Progressive Discipline.

What is the 3 step disciplinary procedure?

The steps in the disciplinary procedure generally follow graduated steps including a verbal warning, written warning, final written warning, and dismissal.

What are disciplinary procedures?

What is a disciplinary procedure? A disciplinary procedure is a clear process enabling employers to address issues of misconduct that might be committed by employees during the course of their employment.

What are the rules for a disciplinary?

Your disciplinary rules should cover:

• absence.
• timekeeping.
• performance.
• health and safety.
• personal appearance.
• discrimination, bullying and harassment.
• smoking, and alcohol and drugs consumption.
• use of company facilities and equipment for personal reasons in work time.

What are the three types of discipline?

The three types of discipline are preventative, supportive, and corrective discipline. PREVENTATIVE discipline is about establishing expectations, guidelines, and classroom rules for behavior during the first days of lessons in order to proactively prevent disruptions.

What is a Stage 3 disciplinary?

Stage 3: Final Written Warning The final written warning will remain on your file for disciplinary purposes for a period of 12 months.

What is a Stage 1 disciplinary?

Stage 1: Verbal Warning You would usually issue a verbal warning in cases of minor misconduct / underperformance or initial concerns with levels of absence. The verbal warning will remain on your file for disciplinary purposes for a period of 6 months.

What is final written warning?

Final written warnings are, as the name suggests, the final warning that an employee should be given before having his or her employment terminated. It is the last (or only, if the misconduct committed is serious) opportunity that the employee has to correct his or her behaviour.

What is the most common type of disciplinary procedure?

Verbal Warnings
Issuing Verbal Warnings Verbal warnings are one of the most common types of discipline at the workplace and are typically the first step in a progressive series of disciplinary measures. In most small businesses, supervisors of the employee – regardless of that employee’s status – issue verbal warnings.

Can you be sacked without a warning?

‘Summary dismissal’ is dismissal without notice and is only allowed for ‘gross misconduct’. This is where a situation is serious enough for your employer to dismiss you without warning (for example, for violence).