depending on the severity of the infraction/misconduct (identified from the Mode of Disciplinary Classification ). (The Corrective Behavior and Disciplinary Procedure Flowchart (A) is to be used to determine the appropriate action:
Stage I
Corrective Behavior – Counselling/Coaching 1.1 Coaching/Counselling
Stage II
Disciplinary Action – Written Reprimand 2.1 Verbal Warning
2.2 First Written Warning 2.3 Second Written Warning 2.4 Final Written Warning 2.5 Suspension
Stage III
Termination/Dismissal 3.1 Termination/Dismissal
The Corrective Behavior and Disciplinary Procedure Flowchart (B) outlines roles, responsibilities and documentation required when applying corrective behavior or disciplinary action. All infractions that result in Corrective Behavior and Discipline Procedures being activated should be addressed within three days of the infraction being established. Disciplinary action shall be imposed within seven days of the final disciplinary hearing. 6.4 If training is required, identify the training need, and provide the appropriate training for the employee. This should be documented and evaluated upon completion of the training, use the Corrective Behavior and Disciplinary Procedure Flowchart (A) .
6.5 If it is determined that it is not a training need, upon receipt of a written or verbal report of the violation, the SL/SM/SSM/SE shall immediately conduct a preliminary investigation.
6.6 The SL/SM/SSM/SE responsible for carrying out the preliminary investigation must be one level higher than the individual being investigated i.e., if a SL (Level 4) is being investigated, the individuals SM (Level 3) is to carry out the preliminary investigation. 6.7 The first step of the preliminary investigation is to review the infraction against the Classification of Infractions and Corresponding Disciplinary Actions table to determine the nature of the misconduct/infraction. The second stage is to review the Mode of Disciplinary Classification to source the degree of punishment. Once this has been established, review the Corrective Behavior and Disciplinary Procedure Flowchart (B) to ascertain what stage of the procedure will be applicable e.g., Stage I, II or III. (There may be other misconducts of differing severity not stated, for which disciplinary action may be instituted.)
6.8 Stage I of the process deals with disciplinary cases involving less serious misconducts
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