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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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'''2.1''' The UNMC Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy is applicable to all UNMC employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. In the case of employees with Faculty appointments, terminations and grievance procedures are also governed by the [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 4), [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf?la=en Board of Regents Policy], and policy and procedures adopted by the individual colleges and the UNMC Faculty Senate.
'''2.1''' The UNMC Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy is applicable to all UNMC employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. In the case of employees with Faculty appointments, terminations and grievance procedures are also governed by the [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 4), [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf?la=en Board of Regents Policy], and policy and procedures adopted by the individual colleges and the UNMC Faculty Senate.
==Basis of the Policy==
==Basis of the Policy==
'''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) follows the performance management policies set forth in the University of Nebraska Central Administration personnel policies. For employees with Faculty appointments, terminations and grievance procedures are also governed by the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (Chapter 4), Board of Regents Policy, and policy and procedures adopted by the individual colleges and the UNMC Faculty Senate.
'''3.1''' The [https://www.unmc.edu/ University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) follows the performance management policies set forth in the [https://nebraska.edu/ University of Nebraska Central Administration] personnel policies. For employees with Faculty appointments, terminations and grievance procedures are also governed by the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (Chapter 4), Board of Regents Policy, and policy and procedures adopted by the individual colleges and the UNMC Faculty Senate.
==Authorities and Administration==
==Authorities and Administration==
'''4.1''' The UNMC Associate Director of Human Resources - Employee Relations is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor - Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance.  
'''4.1''' The UNMC Associate Director of Human Resources - Employee Relations is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor - Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance.  
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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
*Termination for Cause
*Termination for Cause
==Rehire Eligibility ==  
==Rehire Eligibility ==  
'''14.1''' Persons dismissed for cause from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire without prior approval of Human Resources. Persons leaving UNMC while under Corrective and Disciplinary Action or those whose performance is documented as below satisfactory may not be eligible for rehire. Persons dismissed for gross misconduct from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire at UNMC. Questions relative to an applicant's eligibility for re-hire should be directed to Human Resources.
'''14.1''' Persons dismissed for cause from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire without prior approval of Human Resources.  Persons leaving UNMC while under Corrective and Disciplinary Action or those whose performance is documented as below satisfactory may not be eligible for rehire.  Persons dismissed for gross misconduct from UNMC or from any University of Nebraska campus are not eligible for rehire at UNMC. Questions relative to an applicant’s eligibility for re-hire should be directed to Human Resources.
==Notice of Non-Discrimination==  
==Notice of Non-Discrimination==  
Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
==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)
*[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://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]  
*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://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]<br />
*[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].