Discipline Steps
The first step in Progressive Discipline
Verbal Warning
The discipline steps that are documented in the personnel file
Written warning, suspension, and dismissal
Has the authority to discipline and discharge an employee
The appointing officer
The people you should consult with at the beginning and frequently during the process
HR representative and own manager/supervisor
The employee can request union representation at any step in progressive discipline
True
The second step and involves official documentation
Written Warning
Maintained by all involved throughout the process
Confidentiality
Done to ensure all needed information and facts are available and preserved
Gather documentation
The supervisor does not need to consult with own manager and HR at any point in a progressive discipline process
False
A step for serious infractions or when warnings have not achieved desired behavior
Suspension
Can be requested by employee at any step in progressive discipline, one week notice
Union representation
A supervisor might consider recommending discipline when an employee has violated policy or procedure in a way that is serious in nature
True
The last step when no previous steps have resolved the conduct issues
Dismissal