HR Discipline

Question 1

What is NOT bullying, disrespectful, or discourteous behavior? (4)

Answer 1

1. Reasonable counseling, fair criticism
2. Difference of opinion
3. Direct/assertive management style
4. Legitimate immediate management responses to situations

Question 2

What are the 17 examples of cause for disciplinary action?

Answer 2

Incompetence or non performance
Negligence
Using intoxicated
Tardiness
Absence from duty
Felony conviction
Violating safety rules
Violation of law
Offensive discourteous conduct
Insubordination
Inappropriate use of city resources
Unauthorized use of confidential
Dishonesty
Fraud in getting employed
Falsify timesheet
Physical violence
Bullying/hazing

Question 3

If you are a represented employee what are you entitled to at a meeting of disciplinary action?

Answer 3

Entitled to representation

Question 4

What is the manager or supervisor responsibility regarding communication of City HR rules?

Answer 4

Ensure all employees are advised of the HR rules and that violation of these rules may result in discipline

Question 5

What is the normal Progressive discipline?

Answer 5

Oral or written warning
Suspension
Demotion
Discharge

Question 6

How is bullying defined?

Answer 6

Intentional verbal or nonverbal conduct by an individual against another individual over a period of time that may intimidate threaten or offend another employee

Question 7

How is hazing defined?

Answer 7

Any action taken that causes embarrassment harassment or ridicule and risks emotional and physical harm to an individual

Question 8

Who do you report bullying mobbing or hazing to?

Answer 8

Your supervisor

Question 9

If you don’t feel comfortable reporting to your supervisor who do you report it to?

Answer 9

Supervisor manager or Bureau director

Question 10

If not comfortable reporting within your Bureau who do you report it to?

Answer 10

HR business partner

Question 11

What kind of actions could lead to discharge without prior warnings or steps?

(Some commandments?)

Answer 11

Sexual touching
Stealing
Workplace violence
Conviction of bias crime
Refusal to obey a legit order

Question 12

The due process requirment of providing notice to an employee of discipline of discharge, demotion, or suspension is how long? What fs the suspension is 1 day or less?

Answer 12

At least 7 calendar days

OR at least 1 day (for suspensions of 1 day or less) PRIOR TO EFFECTIVE DATE

Question 13

The due process notice will also include what 3 things to help inform the employee?

Answer 13

1. Grounds for the action
2. Effective date
3. Right to respond orally or in writing