Relationship to Disciplinary Action. Neither performance review, informal nor formal counseling shall be considered as punitive/disciplinary action nor as prerequisites to disciplinary action. Formal counseling may not be introduced in a disciplinary conference or proceeding, except to demonstrate, if necessary, that an employee knew or knows what is expected of him/her. Nothing in this Article shall prohibit the Employer from taking disciplinary action without the necessity of prior informal or formal counseling against an employee who, in the judgment of the Employer, commits a sufficiently serious offense.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
