Disciplinary Procedures SOP

Supervisors responsibility when considering discipline

1. Did the employee have knowledge of employment and work rules and the consequences of violating them
2.Was the rule, order, or performance standard reasonable and related to the orderly, efficient and safe operation of the fire district business and in

Sequence of Discipline

Counseling>Verbal Warning> Written Warning> Deprivation of Minor Privileges> Deprivation of special privileges> suspension> demotion> discharge

2 categories of discipline

Minor and Major

Minor discipline

Counseling>Verbal Warning> Written Warning> Deprivation of Minor Privileges

Major discipline

Deprivation of special privileges> suspension> demotion> discharge

Appeal of minor discipline

Made in writing through the chain of command to the administrative service deputy chief within 5 days.

what are the 3 alternative actions as part of corrective action that can be conducted by front line supervision with notification of Fire chief or Admin Services Chief

Performance improvement plan > Peer support > Employee assistance program

What alternative action as part of the corrective action sequence may be conducted by the BC/Division head with notification of the Fire chief or Admin services chief

Last chance agreement