Common use of Pre-Disciplinary Action(s Clause in Contracts

Pre-Disciplinary Action(s. a. Prior to imposing discipline, the University will inform the employee in writing of the reasons for the contemplated discipline and copies of available documentation will be provided to the employee. The University will provide the WFSE Representative with a copy(s) on the same day it is given to the employee. The employee will be provided an opportunity to respond either at a meeting scheduled by the University, or in writing if the employee prefers. b. The University has the authority to conduct investigations. (1) If the University determines that an investigation is necessary, the employee will receive written notice of the investigation within ten (10) work days from the date the supervisor or manager becomes aware of an allegation. (2) If the allegation is determined to be unfounded, the employee will be so advised in writing and all documents related to the allegation(s) will be destroyed in the presence of the employee, unless otherwise required by law, or the University has a reasonable expectation that the material may pertain to a potential legal or administrative action, i.e., grievance, or complaint. c. The University, at its discretion, may place employees on paid home assignment during disciplinary investigations. Employees on such paid home assignment must remain available during their normal hours of work. Paid home assignment is not discipline and is not subject to the grievance procedure.