THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE Sample Clauses

THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE. 5.1 Counselling Recorded counselling shall take place. 5.2 Level One - Verbal Warning If the immediate supervisor is of the opinion that the behaviour or performance of an employee is unsatisfactory, but does not warrant a written warning, final written warning or dismissal, then a verbal warning may be given. The verbal warning must be noted on the Disciplinary Report Form and Placed in the employee’s personal file and a copy given to the employee. This verbal warning shall remain valid for a period of three months from date of issue. 5.3 Level Two - Written Warning 5.3.1 If subsequent to issuing a verbal warning, the supervisor is still not satisfied with the performance of the employee; or if the employee commits another offence which requires a written warning, the supervisor and he/she immediate superior shall discuss the nature of the transgression, the corrective action and the disciplinary steps with the employee. 5.3.2 The supervisor must then complete the Disciplinary report form and secure the signature of the employee and the employee representative thereon as an acknowledgment of receipt of the written warning, even though the employee may not necessarily agree with the disciplinary action applied. Should the employee refuse to sign the warning, then the supervisor shall merely note the fact thereon. 5.3.3 The disciplinary warning should then be placed in the employee’s personal file and a copy given to the employee. This written warning shall remain valid for a period of six months from date of issue. 5.4 Level Three - Final Written Warning 5.4.1 If, subsequent to issuing a written warning, the supervisor is still not satisfied with the performance or behaviour of the employee, or if the employee commits another offence within the prescribed period of six months, or if an employee commits any offence which warrants a final warning, then the same procedure as detailed in level two shall be followed. The final written warning shall remain valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. 5.4.2 The supervisor shall ensure that the employee and the employee’s representative are aware of the fact that, should the employee commit a further offence within the period of twelve months following receipt of the final written warning, then that offence shall be subject to the decision reached at the formal disciplinary enquiry.