Download Rules Of Conduct - Temple University

Rules Of Conduct
Temple University
Human Resources
Department
Rules of Conduct
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Complements Temple University's Employee
Manual
Provides Temple University’s expected
standards of conduct and work performance
Sets appropriate disciplinary action when
Temple University’s standards are not met
Rules of Conduct
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Replaces “Work Rules” as of July 1, 2006
Applies to all Temple employees, including
non-union employees
Standards Addressed
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Employment
Absenteeism
Lateness
Time Records
Production
Temple Equipment & Property
Behavior
More on Standards Addressed
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Rules of Conduct are not all-inclusive
Department policies remain in effect unless
they contradict the Rules of Conduct
Categories of Violations
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Rules of Conduct categorized based on their
seriousness
There are four categories: A, B, C & D
Progressive discipline is followed through each
category, with a particular focus on the
previous twelve months.
Category “A” Violations
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Addresses lateness and absenteeism
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If absent six or more times, corrective action begins
If late six or more times, corrective action begins
Occurrences
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Full and half occurrences
Four or more rule
Compliance with FMLA
Corrective Actions, Category “A”
First Disciplinary Action
Second Disciplinary Action
General
counseling/awareness
Verbal counseling
Third Disciplinary Action
Written Warning
Fourth Disciplinary Action
Final written warning
Fifth Disciplinary Action
Three-day suspension
w/out pay
Termination
Sixth Disciplinary Action
Category “B” Violations
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Addresses serious violations
Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions
Chart, page 5)
Special rules for Chronic Sick Day Abuse
Excessive sick day abuse or lateness resulting
in suspension two years in a row may be
grounds for discharge
Corrective Actions, Category “B”
First Disciplinary Action Written warning
Second Disciplinary
Action
Three-day suspension
w/out pay
Third Disciplinary Action Termination
Category “C” Violations
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Addresses more serious violations
Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions
Chart, page 5)
Corrective Actions
First Disciplinary Action
Three-day suspension
w/out pay
Second
Termination
Category “D” Violations
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Addresses most serious violations
Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions
Chart, page 5)
Corrective Action
First Disciplinary
Action
Termination
Enforcement
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Supervisor is responsible for enforcement
Call Employee/Labor Relations for guidance,
especially in time lost cases
Disciplinary Report
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All discipline for union and non-union
employees should be on disciplinary report
Original to employee
First copy to HR & Labor Relations if discipline
at the level or written warning or above
Second copy to union, if union employee
Third copy to supervisor
Human Resources Contact Numbers
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Employee Relations (Non-Union Employees)
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Labor Relations (Union Employees)
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215-204-1319
HR Generalist
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215-204-5554
215-204-7174
Organizational Development & Training
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215-204-1683