Common use of Length of Time Prior Discipline May Be Considered Clause in Contracts

Length of Time Prior Discipline May Be Considered. Oral reprimands may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for a period of one (1) year. Written reprimands may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for two (2) years, unless there has been further discipline during that time period. Any other form of disciplinary action may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for a period of three (3) years, unless there has been further discipline during that time period. City and Union representatives may agree to a shorter period of time as referenced herein by settlement of the parties. After the expiration of the periods specified above, such disciplinary action shall not be used as a basis for any further disciplinary action. The length of time that prior discipline may be considered shall automatically be tolled on a day-for-day basis for any absence of fifteen (15) or more consecutive days.

Length of Time Prior Discipline May Be Considered. Oral reprimands may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for a period of one (1) year. Written reprimands may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for two (2) years, unless there has been further discipline during that time period. Any other form of disciplinary action may be considered in connection with subsequent disciplinary action for a period of three (3) years, unless there has been further discipline during that time period. City and Union representatives may agree to a shorter period of time as referenced herein by settlement of the parties. After the expiration of the periods specified above, such disciplinary action shall not be used as a basis for any further disciplinary action. The length of time that prior discipline may be considered shall automatically be tolled on a day-for-day basis for any absence of fifteen (15) or more consecutive days.