Improper Employee Conduct Sample Clauses
The Improper Employee Conduct clause defines behaviors or actions by employees that are considered unacceptable or violate company policies. Typically, this clause outlines specific examples such as theft, harassment, insubordination, or breaches of confidentiality, and may detail the disciplinary measures that can result from such conduct, including warnings, suspension, or termination. Its core practical function is to set clear standards of behavior, provide a basis for disciplinary action, and protect the organization from liability or disruption caused by employee misconduct.
Improper Employee Conduct. Improper conduct may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. The term “improper conduct” means not only any improper action by an employee in the employee’s official capacity, but also conduct by an employee not connected with the employee’s official duties that affects the employee’s ability to perform official duties, and any improper use of the position as an employee for personal advantage. In addition, improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following.
Improper Employee Conduct. Improper conduct may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. The term "improper conduct" means not only any improper action by an employee in the employee's official capacity, but also conduct by an employee not connected with the employee's official duties that affects the employee's ability to perform official duties, and any improper use of the position as an employee for personal advantage. In addition, improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
11.2.1 Using, possessing, dealing, distributing, or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages, alcohol, controlled substances, unlawful drugs, or prescribed medication which impairs the employee's ability to perform his/her work; unprescribed medication, narcotics or unlawful drugs while on duty or at work locations, or reporting to work or operating City vehicles, equipment or performing his/her duties under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or any unlawful or unprescribed drugs. Notwithstanding the above, an employee may have in his/her possession a medication for which he/she holds a valid prescription
11.2.2 Violation of any Federal, State, or local law directly impacting the employee's fitness for employment.
11.2.3 Unauthorized sleeping while on duty.
11.2.4 Disorderly conduct: fighting, threatening, attempting to inflict bodily injury on another; engaging in dangerous horseplay.
11.2.5 Failure or refusal to comply with a lawful order or to accept a reasonable and proper assignment from an authorized supervisor or City management official.
11.2.6 Inefficiency, incompetence, carelessness, or negligence in performance of duties.
11.2.7 Sexual harassment or other unlawful harassment of another employee or member of the public.
11.2.8 Chronic or excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, or inconsistent attendance.
11.2.9 Rude or discourteous treatment of other employees or the public.