Slide 1Progressive Disciplinary ProcessProgressive Disciplinary DefinitionProgressive Disciplinary PurposeProgressive Disciplinary Process StepsProgressive Disciplinary Process HighlightsHRM 323Progressive Disciplinary Process•Definition•Purpose •ProcessProgressive Disciplinary Definition•The process in which employers use to handle the situation where an employees job-related behavior does not meet expected and communicated performance standards. The primary purpose for progressive discipline is to assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunity for improvement exists”Progressive Disciplinary Purpose•The primary purpose for progressive discipline is to assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunity for improvement exists” •Additional purpose is to allow for a clear path of disciplinary action for management with the intention of correcting performance issues with employees•Lastly, the purpose is to ensure that all avenues of correction have been exhausted prior to the dismissal of the employeeProgressive Disciplinary Process Steps•1. Verbal Warning - there is no set number of verbal warnings that may be issued•2. Written Warning – this is fairly formal document and we have developed standard forms which give specifics as to violation, supporting documents and action plan for improvement•3. Suspension - we have suspensions which vary between a day and two plus weeks. There may be more than one suspension, usually escalating in length•4. Termination – there must be proper documentation if this action is taken showing that all previous steps and offers to the employee have been faithfully undertaken by us. It is here that we send this to HR to double check that this termination is consistent with any other termination under similar