Common use of Disciplinary Steps Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Steps. After considering the above guidelines and excluding any absences that do not count towards an employee’s absenteeism in accordance with Section B the standards below apply. The number of absences in the twelve-month period immediately preceding the employee's most current absence will be counted. a. A verbal warning may be conducted at the third occurrence in a rolling 12-month period. b. One (1) occurrence within one (1) year from verbal counseling session may result in a written warning. c. One (1) occurrence within one (1) year from a written warning may result in a final warning/one (1) day suspension without pay. d. One (1) occurrence within one (1) year from a final warning/one (1) day suspension without pay may result in termination. The absenteeism rate above is prorated for employees scheduled for less than four (4) days per work week, i.e. a verbal warning may be conducted at the second occurrence in a rolling 12- month period for employees who work a three (3) day work week and a two (2) day work week. For per diem employees, their hours will be averaged to determine the appropriate pro-ration based on a six-month lookback.