Discipline at Work Place
A n effective discipline program is beneficial to both the employer and employee. It helps employees correct any shortcomings with the goal of becoming a valuable, contributing member of the workforce. Documentation created as a result of the discipline process can also help protect an employer in the event that a termination or other adverse employment decision becomes necessary. It is useful to view the matter of discipline as having several components: issues that must be addressed before administering discipline; methods of disciplining, including progressive discipline; how to provide employees with an opportunity to respond to discipline, such as a grievance program; and laws relevant to termination. ESTABLISHING A WORKPLACE CODE OF CONDUCT First and foremost, employees must have fair and reasonable notice of what is expected of them. They must know the parameters of permissible and prohibited conduct in the workplace. Rules should be: Clearly communicated to all employees in wri...