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Policy No.: '''1098'''<br />
Policy No.: '''1098'''<br />
Effective Date: '''03/18/08'''<br />
Effective Date: '''03/18/08'''<br />
Revised Date: '''11/06/17'''<br />
Revised Date: '''03/27/24'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''11/01/17'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''03/27/24'''<br />
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<big>'''Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy'''</big>
<big>'''Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy'''</big>
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'''7.2''' Corrective and Disciplinary Actions cannot be administered according to an absolute set of rules; decisions must be made based on the facts of each situation. Corrective and Disciplinary Actions may be taken in progressive order up to and including termination for cause or may be administered as the situation warrants. Management is encouraged to consult with Human Resources – Employee Relations on Corrective and Disciplinary Actions.<br />
'''7.2''' Corrective and Disciplinary Actions cannot be administered according to an absolute set of rules; decisions must be made based on the facts of each situation. Corrective and Disciplinary Actions may be taken in progressive order up to and including termination for cause or may be administered as the situation warrants. Management is encouraged to consult with Human Resources – Employee Relations on Corrective and Disciplinary Actions.<br />
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'''7.3''' Examples of conduct or actions that may justify Corrective and Disciplinary Actions, up to termination for cause, are listed in the [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action Procedures] on the Human Resources website at [http://www.unmc.edu/hr www.unmc.edu/hr]. Types of Corrective and Disciplinary Actions may include: <br />
'''7.3''' Examples of conduct or actions that may justify Corrective and Disciplinary Actions, up to termination for cause, are listed in the [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action Procedures] on the Human Resources website at [http://www.unmc.edu/hr www.unmc.edu/hr]. Types of Corrective and Disciplinary Actions may include: <br />
*'''Verbal Warning''' for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or for work performance deficiencies
*'''Verbal Warning''' for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or for work performance deficiencies
*'''Written Warning''' for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or for work performance deficiencies
*'''Written Warning''' for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or for work performance deficiencies
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'''11.4''' If a Corrective Probationary Period follows a suspension without pay, it must be done with the consultation of Human Resources-Employee Relations to ensure that it is reasonable and related to the suspension without pay.
'''11.4''' If a Corrective Probationary Period follows a suspension without pay, it must be done with the consultation of Human Resources-Employee Relations to ensure that it is reasonable and related to the suspension without pay.
==Termination for Cause==
==Termination for Cause==
'''12.1''' Management, in consultation with Human Resources-Employee Relations, may terminate employees for cause when employees fail to meet department, unit, or UNMC work performance or workplace conduct standards. Note: Either the employee or UNMC may also end the employment relationship under UNMC Policy No. 1006, [[Employee Separation]], sections 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4.<br />
'''12.1''' Management, in consultation with Human Resources-Employee Relations, may terminate employees for cause when employees fail to meet department, unit, or UNMC work performance or workplace conduct standards. Note: Either the employee or UNMC may also end the employment relationship under UNMC Policy No. 1006, [[Employee Separation]].<br />
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'''12.2''' Any employee (except probationary employee) considered for "Termination for Cause" will be given a pre-termination hearing. At the pre-termination hearing employees will be given the opportunity to be informed about why termination is being considered and to present information on their own behalf.  If, after the hearing, "Termination for Cause" is recommended, the employee will be given a Corrective and Disciplinary Action Termination Notice and will have access to the UNMC grievance process in [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Employee_Grievance_Process UNMC Policy No. 1020, Employee Grievance Process]
'''12.2''' Any employee (except probationary employee) considered for "Termination for Cause" will be given a pre-termination hearing. At the pre-termination hearing employees will be given the opportunity to be informed about why termination is being considered and to present information on their own behalf.  If, after the hearing, "Termination for Cause" is recommended, the employee will be given a Corrective and Disciplinary Action Termination Notice and will have access to the UNMC grievance process in [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Employee_Grievance_Process UNMC Policy No. 1020, Employee Grievance Process]
==Grievable Corrective and Disciplinary Actions==
==Grievable Corrective and Disciplinary Actions==
'''13.1''' For any of the following corrective and disciplinary actions, employees (except probationary employees) may file a grievance under UNMC Policy No. 1020, [[Employee Grievance Process]] or the applicable faculty procedure.
'''13.1''' For any of the following corrective and disciplinary actions, employees (except probationary employees) may file a grievance under [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Employee_Grievance_Process UNMC Policy No. 1020, Employee Grievance Process] or the applicable faculty procedure.
*Written Warning of Corrective and Disciplinary Actions for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or work-performance deficiencies
*Written Warning of Corrective and Disciplinary Actions for inappropriate workplace conduct and/or work-performance deficiencies
*Suspension without Pay
*Suspension without Pay
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==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==
*Contact [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/about/contact-hr.html Human Resources, Employee Relations], 402/559-7394, 402/559-8534 or 402/559-4371
*Contact [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/about/contact-hr.html Human Resources, Employee Relations], 402/559-7394, 402/559-8534 or 402/559-4371
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-bylaws.pdf?la=en Bylaws of the Board of Regents] of the University of Nebraska (Chapter IV)
*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]  
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf?la=en Board of Regents Policy]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]<br />
*[https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/policies/employee-policy-manual.pdf?la=en University of Nebraska Administration Human Resources Handbook for Policies]
*UNMC Policy No. 1006, [[Employee Separation]]
*UNMC Policy No. 1020, [[Employee Grievance Process]]
*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]  
*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]
*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/images/7/76/ADA-Sec504GrievanceProcedures.pdf ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Grievance Procedures]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/proc/Req%20for%20Reasonable%20Accommodation%20-%20ADA.pdf ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act - Requests for Reasonable Accommodation]<br />
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This policy maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].
This policy maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].