Progressive Discipline Policy

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Policy Title

Progressive Discipline Policy

1. Purpose

Provide a fair, consistent and graduated approach to managing employee conduct and performance issues.

2. Scope

Applies to all employees of {{company_name}}.

3. Responsibilities

• Managers must document concerns and apply discipline consistently.
• HR reviews all formal disciplinary actions before issuance.
• Employees may respond to and appeal any formal action.

4. Procedures

1. Step 1 — Verbal counseling, documented in the employee's file.
2. Step 2 — Written warning outlining required improvement.
3. Step 3 — Final written warning and performance improvement plan.
4. Step 4 — Suspension or termination.

5. Enforcement

Serious misconduct (e.g., theft, harassment, violence) may result in immediate termination without progressive steps.

6. Revision History

Acknowledgement

I, {{employee_name}}, acknowledge I have read and understood this policy.