Common use of Formal Counseling Clause in Contracts

Formal Counseling. A. When, in the judgment of the Employer, formal counseling is necessary, it may be conducted by the appropriate supervisor. Formal counseling may include a review of applicable standards and policies, action which may be expected if performance or conduct does not improve, and a reasonable time period established for correction and review. Formal counseling will be prepared on a record of counseling form, a copy of which will be given to and signed for by the employee and a copy kept in the employee's personnel file. The employee's signature indicates only that the employee has received a copy of the form and shall state that the employee does not necessarily agree. Formal counseling is grievable in accordance with Article 9 through Step Two (2). B. An employee shall not have the right to a designated Union Representative during counseling. C. Formal counseling may not be introduced in a disciplinary proceeding except to demonstrate, if necessary, that an employee knew or knows what is expected of him/her. D. The distinction between informal and formal counseling shall be maintained and a counseling memo, if any, shall be considered formal.

Formal Counseling. A. When, in the judgment of the Employer, formal counseling is necessary, it may be conducted by the appropriate supervisor. Formal counseling may include a review of applicable standards and policies, action which may be expected if performance or conduct does not improve, and a reasonable time period established for correction and review. Formal counseling will be prepared on a record of counseling form, a copy of which will be given to and signed for by the employee and a copy kept in the employee's personnel file. The employee's signature indicates only that the employee has received a copy of the form and shall state that the employee does not necessarily agree. Formal counseling is grievable in accordance with Article 9 through Step Two (2). B. An employee shall not have the right to a designated Union Representative during counseling. C. Formal X. Xxxxxx counseling may not be introduced in a disciplinary proceeding except to demonstrate, if necessary, that an employee knew or knows what is expected of him/her. D. The distinction between informal and formal counseling shall be maintained and a counseling memo, if any, shall be considered formal.