This How To will guide an employer through the labor, legal or contractual issues that may affect the type of workplace discipline policy that may be implemented. It will also provide information if an employer wishes to exempt certain employees from the progressive discipline process or to skip certain steps within the progression.
When confronted with a disciplinary issue that merits further investigation, employers should take adequate steps to ensure the proper enforcement of workplace rules, and avoid exposure to greater liability from outside enforcement actions or employee legal claims. This How To will assist an employer with the steps to properly conduct a disciplinary investigation.
This How To will assist an employer in reducing the potential for lost productivity due to workplace or online distractions by addressing this issue overtly.