Common use of Examples of Misconduct Clause in Contracts

Examples of Misconduct. It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of the types of impermissible conduct. However, misconduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: 1. Insubordination, including: (a) refusal to follow a work order; (b) insulting or demeaning the authority of a supervisor or manager; or, (c) foul or abusive language directed at a supervisor or manager. 2. Intentional or negligent conduct that damages City property or the property of another employee, a customer, a vendor, or a visitor. Removing from the premises without authorization, the property of the City, a City employee, customer, vendor, or visitor. Property includes, but is not limited to, records, supplies, materials, equipment, land or facilities. Intentional or negligent misuse of City property, or the property of another employee, customer, vendor, or visitor. 3. Fighting or provoking a fight on City time or property; engaging in horseplay or other action that endangers City property or disrupts work; failure to work cooperatively with others. 4. Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or coercing any other employee, customer or visitor, including any violation of the City’s Harassment Policies. 5. Bringing or possessing weapons or any other dangerous device onto City property without authorization. 6. Disregarding any safety, fire prevention or security rule or practice, or engaging in activity that creates a safety, fire or security hazard. 7. Failing to report a work-related accident or injury immediately, or as soon as circumstances permit. 8. Soliciting or accepting reimbursement or gratuities for services from customers or any other person during working hours or while on City premises; unauthorized vending, solicitation or sales of goods or services to other employees, customers, or visitors during working hours or while on City premises. 9. Excessive tardiness or unscheduled absenteeism for any reason whether or not reported; abuse of sick leave. 10. Failing to notify one's supervisor of absence and the reason for absence prior to the start of a shift; leaving City premises or one's assigned work area during working hours without permission; failure to abide by lunch or break periods or working unauthorized overtime. 11. Submitting an employment application containing false or misleading information. 12. Unauthorized dissemination of proprietary information or employee records on files; falsifying or destroying any City records, including, but not limited to, any timekeeping records or customer records. 13. Conviction of a felony or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude which relates to the employee's ability to perform the duties of his/her position. For purposes of these rules, a plea of "nolo contendere" or "no contest" will constitute conviction. 14. Failing to obtain or maintain any required license, registration, certifications, or permit.