DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. Section 1. This Article covers actions involving oral and written admonishments, written reprimands, suspensions, removals, reductions- in-grade or pay, or furloughs of thirty (30) days or less for reasons other than a lapse in Congressional appropriations. Involuntary reassignments will only be made to promote the efficiency of the service, and will not be made to discriminate or punish, or for any reason that would violate law, rule, regulation, or this Agreement. This Article does not apply to the removal of probationers.
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. Section 1. For the purposes of this Agreement, a disciplinary action is defined as a suspension of fourteen (14) calendar days or less and letters of reprimand; an adverse action is defined as a removal, an indefinite suspension, suspension of more than fourteen (14) calendar days, reduction-in-grade or pay, or furlough for thirty (30) calendar days or less. The removal of probationers is an exception to this Article and shall be governed by the provisions of Article 32 of this Agreement.
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. SECTION 1. The Bargaining Unit and Employer agree that routine communication, including counseling on conduct issues between supervisors and employees, is essential to the development of respectful working relationships and accountable conduct. We agree it is in our mutual interest to resolve behavior problems through early identification of the problem to the employee, and to encourage a self-determined resolution whenever possible. We also recognize that a disciplinary/adverse action may be a necessary response to the conduct of a bargaining unit member when that conduct impairs performance, disrupts the working environment, or brings discredit to the organization. We agree the object of any disciplinary or adverse action must be to modify or discourage inappropriate conduct by emphasizing individual accountability. The value of disciplinary/adverse actions, when required, depends on developing an understanding and appreciation by the employee of the need to modify the problem behavior.
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. Section 1—Policy
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. SECTION 1
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. Section 1. For the purposes of this Agreement:
DISCIPLINARY/ADVERSE ACTIONS. SECTION 1: Disciplinary and Adverse Actions include written reprimands, suspensions, reduction in grade or pay, furlough of 30 calendar days or less, and removals. No EMPLOYEE may be disciplined except for such reasons as will promote the efficiency of the Federal service as provided in 5 U.S.C. Chapter 75. Disciplinary actions under 5 U.S.C. 7503 and 7513 must not be arbitrary or capricious; the penalty selected must not be clearly excessive in relation to the offense and to prior practice.
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