Common use of Progressive Corrective Action Clause in Contracts

Progressive Corrective Action. For charges other than insubordination, the principles of progressive corrective action will be followed with respect to conduct that is not a violation of law. However, the charge of insubordination will only be used when no other charge is applicable to the conduct considered insubordinate. The principles of progressive corrective action set forth a progression of actions to be taken to correct the same or related offenses. This progression calls for: a minor reprimand before a written reprimand; a written reprimand before more serious action, such as demotion, or suspension; and a serious action before termination. If a continuous series of minor incidents occur, or an act is committed that is a major breach of discipline or actual violation of law the Chief of Police may direct, subject to the Safety Director's review, that a different sequence of corrective action than that indicated above is necessary. Although not a part of the progression of actions under this Section, non-disciplinary informal counseling may be appropriate in lieu of disciplinary action (but is within the discretion of Department management and is not required to be used) as a method of positive corrective action to address performance issues.