SCHEDULE 9 - DISCIPLINARY RULES
1.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.1
These Disciplinary Rules should be read in conjunction with our Disciplinary Procedure. The aim of the Disciplinary Rules and Disciplinary Procedure is to set out the standards of conduct expected of all staff and to provide a framework within which managers can work with staff to maintain those standards and encourage improvement where necessary.
1.2
It is our policy to ensure that any disciplinary matter is dealt with fairly and in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedure.
1.3
If you are in any doubt as to your responsibilities or the standards of conduct expected you should speak to your line manager.
1.4
We may amend our Disciplinary Rules at any time.
2.
RULES OF CONDUCT
2.1
While working for us you should at all times maintain professional and responsible standards of conduct. In particular you should:
(a) observe the terms and conditions of your contract, particularly with regard to:
(i)
hours of work;
(ii)
confidentiality;
(b) observe all our policies, procedures, rules and regulations which are included in the Staff Handbook or notified to you from time to time by means of notice boards, email, the intranet or otherwise;
(c) take reasonable care in respect of the health and safety of colleagues and third parties and comply with our Health and Safety Policy;
(d) comply with all reasonable instructions given by managers; and
(e) act at all times in good faith and in the best interests of our business, customers and staff;
2.2
Failure to maintain satisfactory standards of conduct may result in action being taken under our Disciplinary Procedure.
3.
MISCONDUCT
3.1
The following are examples of matters that will normally be regarded as misconduct and will be dealt with under our Disciplinary Procedure:
(a) Minor breaches of our policies including the Sickness Absence Policy, Electronic Information and Communications Systems Policy, and Health and Safety Policy;
(b) Minor breaches of your contract;
(c)
Damage to, or unauthorised use of, our property;
(d) Poor timekeeping;
(e) Time wasting;
(f)
Unauthorised absence from work;
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