Common use of Verbal Warnings/Reprimands Clause in Contracts

Verbal Warnings/Reprimands. The purpose of a verbal warning is for the supervisor to put an employee on notice that in the opinion of the supervisor the employee is not performing his/her duties at a satisfactory level. The purpose of the warning is to correct the behavior without further action. If there is a misunderstanding or disagreement about the work assignment or conduct, it should be resolved between the employee and the supervisor. To be sure there is no dispute that a verbal warning occurred, the Supervisor will stipulate at the beginning of the conversation that this is a “Verbal Warning”. A written description of the verbal warning will be placed in the employee’s file confirming the verbal warning. The employee will have an opportunity to sign this document to acknowledge receipt of the warning. By way of example and not by way of limitation, the following actions warrant a verbal warning: