Coverage, Definition, and Policy Sample Clauses

Coverage, Definition, and Policy. The objective of discipline is to correct deficiencies in employee conduct and performance, not to punish the employee. Disciplinary and adverse actions will be taken only for just and sufficient cause and to promote the efficiency of service. Emphasis should be placed on preventing situations that may result in disciplinary and adverse actions. The employee and the Management official may elect to address the situation informally through ADR as specified in Article 28, RESOLVE - NARA's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Coverage, Definition, and Policy. The parties agree that disciplinary and adverse actions will be taken only for just and sufficient cause and to promote the efficiency of service. The parties agree that emphasis should be placed on preventing situations that may result in disciplinary and adverse actions. The employee and the management official may elect to address the situation informally through ADR as specified in Article 25, Resolve - NARA's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Disciplinary actions are defined as letters of warning and letters of reprimand and suspensions of 14 days or less. Adverse actions are defined as suspensions of 15 days or more, reductions in grade or pay for conduct, and removals for conduct. The parties agree to consider alternatives to traditional approaches to discipline, where appropriate. Alternative approaches offer an option to the use of traditional disciplinary sanctions. The goal is to positively change an employee's conduct through alternative means of correcting misconduct. Options to be considered include the employee's admission of guilt, apology, and commitment to improving future conduct.