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Disciplinary matters

When you issue a new staff member with a written contract of employment the document should include details of the company's disciplinary procedures. It is important that all disciplinary matters are followed according to the company rules and are in line with employment laws to avoid setting precedents which could overturn these rules. The normal format is to list as follows the steps to be taken in the event of the need to take disciplinary action:

The normal format is to list as follows the steps to be taken in the event of the need to take disciplinary action:

* First - verbal warning. This warning will be recorded and a copy maintained in the employee's personnel file.

* Second - written warning. This warning will be recorded and a copy maintained in the employee's personnel file.

* Third - a final written warning. If the employee continues to fail to meet required standards, a final written warning will be issued indicating that further conduct of a similar nature within a specified period could result in dismissal.

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