Employee Discipline

An effective discipline program is beneficial to both the employer and employee. It helps employees correct any shortcomings with the goal of becoming a valuable, contributing member of the workforce. Documentation created as a result of the discipline process can also help protect an employer in the event that a termination or other adverse employment decision becomes necessary. It is useful to view the matter of discipline as having several components: issues that must be addressed before administering discipline; methods of disciplining, including progressive discipline; how to provide employees with an opportunity to respond to discipline, such as a grievance program; and laws relevant to termination.