703 Unsatisfactory Job Performance

Disciplinary actions for unsatisfactory job performance are intended to address performance deficiencies by notifying the employee of the problems and allowing him an opportunity to improve his performance.  Disciplinary actions for unsatisfactory job performance do not require prior warnings for the same type of performance problem.  Written warnings are given with the intention of permanently improving job performance; however, if the improvement later deteriorates or if other unsatisfactory job performance occurs, the supervisor may proceed to the next level of discipline. An employee must have at least one (1) written warning before a disciplinary demotion, a disciplinary suspension, or a dismissal may be issued. There is no maximum number of warnings required.  (Please Section 702, Types of Actions, for detailed information regarding types of actions.)

Unsatisfactory Job Performance may include, but is not limited to, work performance deficiencies such as inattention to or negligence of the duties of one's position, failure to meet production or accuracy standards, or failure to follow work rules.

Written warnings, disciplinary demotions, disciplinary suspensions, or dismissals under this section require that the employee be notified in writing of the action taking place, the specific reasons for the action, and the employee's right to appeal.

Revised 1/02/08