Disciplining employees is challenging for even the most experienced supervisor. That’s why a clear and organized process is so important. It can remove some of the anxiety — and even prevent a costly legal mistake.
For discipline to be effective, you want to give your employee the chance to correct the problem. Yet there needs to be a limit on how many times someone breaks the rules. That’s where progressive discipline comes in. With this approach, employees get a series of warnings — each imposing a higher level of discipline — before termination.
Progressive discipline notifies employees of the issue, gives them an opportunity to improve and warns them of the consequences of not improving. It also creates a record of the issue and actions — essential documentation that can protect your business in a legal dispute. Your policy and procedures may differ, but here’s an example of the appropriate way to handle a typical progressive discipline situation.
Manage Disciplinary Problems Effectively
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