Employees may be disciplined or discharged for just cause. If an employee is going to be disciplined, the employee shall be notified of the disciplinary case within fourteen (14) days of notification of the incident unless the incident involves a criminal investigation. In the case of non-serious violation (s) or misconduct(s), as determined by the Employer, discipline should be applied at progressive and escalating levels to allow the Employee proper notice of misconduct and an opportunity to improve performance. The level or degree of discipline imposed shall be appropriately based on the Employee's prior record of service, length of service, severity of offense and prior record of discipline. In the case of serious violation(s) or misconduct(s) as determined by the Employer, discipline may be administered without regard to progression for the first violation(s) or misconduct(s).
