Common use of Progressive Discipline Defined Clause in Contracts

Progressive Discipline Defined. The parties embrace the concept of progressive discipline and corrective discipline for bargaining unit employees. The use of progressive discipline is intended to be corrective, not punitive. Progressive discipline is a systematic approach to correct unwanted behavior and deter its occurrence by administering disciplinary actions based upon various factors, including but not limited to: (a) the seriousness of the misconduct; (b) the number of times it has occurred; (c) prior acts of misconduct; (d) the employee’s work history; and (e) the totality of the circumstances. Toward that end, the following disciplinary process and forms of discipline shall be used for all bargaining unit members.

Progressive Discipline Defined. The parties embrace the concept of progressive discipline and corrective discipline for bargaining unit members employees. The use of progressive discipline is intended to be corrective, not punitive. Progressive discipline is a systematic approach to correct unwanted behavior and deter its occurrence by administering disciplinary actions based upon various factors, including but not limited to: (a) the seriousness of the misconduct; (b) the number of times it has occurred; (c) prior acts of misconduct; (d) the employee’s work history; and (e) the totality of the circumstances. Toward that end, the following disciplinary process and forms of discipline shall be used for all bargaining unit members.