Common use of Constructive Discipline Clause in Contracts

Constructive Discipline. Rules and regulations are essential to the efficient operation of the Company. Therefore, it is the policy of the Company and the Association to require adherence to rules and to maintain a code of constructive discipline which respects the dignity of the employees. The most important purpose of this policy is to secure and maintain a high standard of productivity, a desirable level of employee morale through fair rules that are equitably and uniformly administered and subject always to the right to grieve disciplinary decisions. Every person who has the responsibility of supervising people assumes, within that responsibility, the role that must be carried out in the day-to-day direction and guidance of his subordinates. However, each supervisor/manager has the right and authority to decide how much guidance is to be given to an employee before embarking on a formal series of steps designed to bring about the desired improvement or change. If the day-to-day guidance does not bring about the desired results, the supervisor/manager will consult with Human Resources to develop appropriate formal disciplinary procedures. The normal steps of constructive discipline are set out in the Company Policy Manual. An area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or in the case of an area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ an officer of the Association, must be present at any meeting at which discipline will be formally processed.