What is an Disciplinary Procedure?
A disciplinary procedure is something employees use in the workplace to make sure employees understand what rules they have to follow and what happens if they don’t abide by them. Having this in place makes sure everyone knows what to expect if rules at work are broken. A clear disciplinary procedure can help prevent legal trouble and gives both sides guidance to resolve problems quickly and fairly. These documents usually include:
- Code of conduct
- Employee rights
- Details of unacceptable behaviors or what is considered a violation of the rules
- How warnings and documentation should be handled
- The process of meetings or hearings with those involved
- Possible penalties, such as written warnings, suspension, demotion, or termination
- How a decision can be appealed
By having a written and objective process, everyone gets clear notice in writing so they know how to behave and what happens if they don’t follow the rules. You don’t need expensive legal help to handle employee issues. You can download our free disciplinary procedure template to get started now.
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What's Included in This Template
- Complete procedure template
- Policy statement sections
- Misconduct definition guidelines
- Progressive warning stages
- Investigation protocols included
- Appeal process procedures
- Confidentiality requirements
- Meeting framework provisions
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Rachael Goldstein is a licensed attorney and an experienced writer based in Pennsylvania. As a licensed attorney, she specializes in writing clear an accessible articles for EasyLegalDocs.com.
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