Disciplinary Action Defined. For the purposes of this Article, disciplinary action is any reduction in pay and/or position, removal or suspension. Grievances regarding discipline may be initiated at Step Two. All other forms of discipline may be grieved through the grievance procedure, but are not subject to the arbitration procedure.
Disciplinary Action Defined. For the purposes of this Article, disciplinary action is any oral or written reprimand, reduction in pay and/or position, removal, or suspension without pay. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, oral or written reprimands may only proceed through Step 3.
Disciplinary Action Defined. Disciplinary action means a written reprimand, suspension without pay, demotion, reduction in pay, or discharge from Agency service. A demotion to the classification previously held and any reduction in pay attendant upon the failure of an employee to pass promotional probation does not constitute disciplinary action for purposes of this MOU.
Disciplinary Action Defined. 1. Oral Warning - This disciplinary step puts an employee on notice that the employee's behavior or performance is not acceptable and that further unacceptable behavior or performance may result in more severe disciplinary action. The interview should be documented in writing with the employee being given the opportunity to make comments. This documentation will be maintained by the employee's supervisor and employee only. Oral warnings will be valid for a six (6) month period.
Disciplinary Action Defined. For the purposes of this Article, appeals of disciplinary action shall commence at “Step 3” as set forth herein unless the parties waive all steps and proceed to arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, oral or written reprimands may only proceed through Step 3.
Disciplinary Action Defined. Disciplinary action shall include:
A. Verbal reprimand (with appropriate notation in employee file)
B. Written reprimand
C. Suspension (short term) five days or less
D. Suspension (long term) twenty days or less
E. Removal The City will follow the principle of Progressive Discipline, except in instances of serious misconduct. The discipline imposed shall be reasonable and commensurate with the offense and shall not be used solely for punishment. Verbal reprimands shall be grievable through Step 2. If a verbal reprimand becomes a factor in a disciplinary grievance that goes to arbitration, the Arbitrator may consider evidence regarding the merits of the verbal reprimand.
Disciplinary Action Defined. 1. Disciplinary action shall include verbal reprimands, written reprimands, suspension with or without pay and termination. Xxxxxx and written reprimands may be issued by the building or central office administrators.
2. The grievance procedure may not be used to challenge a discharge where the bargaining unit member elects to follow the statutory procedure to challenge a termination.
3. Prior to issuing reprimands, the Administration will thoroughly investigate alleged inappropriate conduct or policy or law violation.
Disciplinary Action Defined. For the purposes of this Agreement, disciplinary action which may be grieved is any reduction in pay and/or position or classification, demotion, removal, o r suspension with or without pay, or loss of holidays or vacation, which discipline must be established by the Employer by a preponderance of the evidence. Appeals of discipline shall commence at Step 2 as set forth herein unless the parties waive all steps and proceed to arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, oral or written reprimands are not subject to the grievance procedure. Performance evaluations, counseling, or performance improvement plans are not considered as discipline and are not grievable.
Disciplinary Action Defined. Disciplinary action is defined as suspension without pay, demotion (other than reduction in hours of employment or assignment to a lower class pursuant to Sections 45101(g) and 45298 of the California Education Code) and discharge (other than a layoff). This Article shall not apply to probationary employees.
Disciplinary Action Defined. 1. Oral Warning - This step puts an employee on notice that the employee's behavior or performance is not acceptable and that further unacceptable behavior or performance may result in disciplinary action. The interview should be documented in writing with the employee being given the opportunity to make comments. This documentation will be maintained by the employee's supervisor and employee only. Oral warnings will be valid for a six (6) month period.
2. Written Reprimand - This level of discipline is documented on an Employee Interview form and placed in the employee's personnel file. The employee will be given a copy of the Employee Interview form at the time of the interview and may prepare a response to the allegations contained therein.