Common use of Disciplinary Sequence Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Sequence. The typical disciplinary sequence for an employee shall be: 1) verbal warning; 2) written warning, with a copy to the employee's personnel file; 3) three (3) day suspension without pay; 4) dismissal. Disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, shall be for violation of College policy, rules or regulations, or for any illegal act and shall be administered in a timely and progressive manner except that suspension or dismissal may result as the first step in the disciplinary procedure depending upon the circumstances and severity of the offense as determined by the Board. An employee is entitled to union representation at a meeting called for the specific purpose of disciplining the employee. If a non- disciplinary meeting turns into a disciplinary meeting, the employee is entitled to recess the meeting and request union representation before continuing with the disciplinary meeting.