Common use of Discipline Process Clause in Contracts

Discipline Process. The parties recognize that disciplinary actions shall be progressive in nature if they are to correct the conduct of a unit member. The District agrees to follow a course of progressive discipline. It is understood, however, that progressive discipline does not follow any specific sequence of disciplinary actions and that major offenses will be cause for severe disciplinary actions. When the District commences the investigation of an employee in the bargaining unit to determine whether or not discipline should be imposed on such employee, it shall immediately notify SEIU, Local 1021, in writing of the investigation, including the purpose of the investigation and the reason(s) therefore, including any allegations and charges made against the employee being investigated. The District shall not interview and/or question any employee in the bargaining unit, formally or informally, for investigative purposes to determine whether or not to impose discipline, without the employee being advised of their right to have their SEIU, Local 1021, representative present during the meeting as Board Regulation 6914 Section 2.1.5. When the District determines that disciplinary action is warranted, it will proceed by following the provisions in Board Policy P-6911: Definitions, P-6912: Just Cause for Discipline, P- 6913: Counseling Memo/Letter of Reprimand, P-6914: Severe Disciplinary Action, P-6915: Appeal Process, Board Regulation R-6913: Counseling Memo/Letter of Reprimand, and R- 6914: Severe Disciplinary Action. (See Appendix C for further information on above Board Policies and Regulations.)