Employee Relations

Progressive Discipline

Progressive Discipline should be used to correct or improve work performance or correct which is inconsistent with established requirements; prevent recurrence of unacceptable performance or conduct; protect the interests of the University.

All communications with employees regarding disciplinary matters should clearly identify the issues of concern. Corrective discipline should be timely and consistent and should not be punitive or administered in haste or in anger. Employees must be made aware of any information concerning discipline which is placed in their Human Resources or departmental files.

Supervisors must consult the Department of Human Resources regarding proposed preventative or corrective disciplinary matters involving suspension or termination. In cases involving less severe forms of discipline, supervisors must contact the Department of Human Resources for consultation prior to action.

Progressive Discipline Memo Template (pdf format)