Common use of Progressive Discipline and Just Cause Clause in Contracts

Progressive Discipline and Just Cause. Discipline and discharge shall be for just cause. A nurse disciplined or discharged shall be entitled to utilize the provisions of the grievance procedure herein, if the nurse believes that such discipline and/or discharge was not for just cause.‌ 8.2.1 The Employer will use progressive discipline when appropriate. Progressive discipline is defined as written warning, and/or second written warning and/or suspension without pay (optional), and/or discharge. 8.2.2 Except for situations for which immediate discharge is appropriate, a nurse may be discharged only after receiving two (2) written warnings, copies of which shall be acknowledged in writing by, and given to, the nurse. Except for discipline related to discriminatory harassment, assaultive behavior, and/or behavior which has placed patients at risk, upon the nurse’s written request, disciplinary notices/warnings shall be removed from a nurse’s record after eighteen (18) months from the date such performance concerns have been documented to have been resolved, provided the nurse has received no other discipline in the interim.