Disciplinary Determinations. When determining the appropriate level of discipline to impose, LSC will consider, among other things, the seriousness and frequency of the employee misconduct. LSC practices progressive discipline and will use progressive discipline to help an employee understand that a conduct or behavior issue exists and to provide an opportunity for improvement. LSC also recognizes that each situation warranting discipline must be evaluated individually and that, in instances involving serious offenses, it may be necessary to initiate the process at a higher level of discipline or to immediately discharge the employee. When LSC believes just cause exists to institute disciplinary action, it will have the option to assess the following discipline: • Oral Reprimand • Written Reprimand • Suspension • Discharge In cases where retaining the employee on duty may allow continuing injury to others or be disruptive to normal business operations, the OHR Director may immediately place the employee on paid administrative leave pending further investigation. If LSC has reason to discipline an employee, it will do so privately and in a manner that will not embarrass the employee before other employees or the public.
