Common use of Formal Counseling Clause in Contracts

Formal Counseling. A Union representative may attend formal counseling provided that the Employer and the Union are in mutual agreement about having the Union representative attend. When, in the judgment of the Employer, formal counseling is necessary, it may be conducted by an appropriate supervisor. Formal counseling may include a review of applicable standards and policies, actions which may be expected if performance or conduct does not improve, and a reasonable time period established for correction and review. A narrative description of formal counseling will be prepared on a Record of Counseling or in memo form, a copy of which will be given to and signed for by the employee and a copy kept in the employee’s personnel file. The employee’s signature indicates only that the employee has received a copy, shall not indicate that the employee necessarily agrees therewith, and shall so state on the document. The distinction between informal and formal counseling shall be maintained and a counseling memo, if any, shall be considered formal. Formal counseling is grievable in accordance with Article 9 through Step Three (3).

Formal Counseling. A Union representative may attend formal counseling provided that the Employer employer and the Union are in mutual agreement about having the Union representative attend. When, in the judgment of the Employer, formal counseling is necessary, it may be conducted by an appropriate supervisor. Formal counseling may include a review of applicable standards and policies, actions which may be expected if performance or conduct does not improve, and a reasonable time period established for correction and review. A narrative description of formal counseling will be prepared on a Record of Counseling or in memo form, a copy of which will be given to and signed for by the employee and a copy kept in the employee’s personnel file. The employee’s signature indicates only that the employee has received a copy, shall not indicate that the employee necessarily agrees therewith, and shall so state on the document. The distinction between informal and formal counseling shall be maintained and a counseling memo, if any, shall be considered formal. Formal counseling is grievable in accordance with Article 9 through Step Three (3).