Basic Tools (1a): Document Disciplinary Actions

Keep a record of every incident of employee discipline or corrective action.

This includes:
-description of the employee's behavior that necessitates the action and why the behavior requires correcting
-include all relevant dates and times
-describe the corrective action you take, usually either a verbal warning, written warning or suspension with or without pay

You can establish a period of time in which a recurrence of the behavior will result in another, often more serious disciplinary action. If you take this course, there is a reset after the period of time is completed.

I cautioned yesterday that these records can be subpoenaed, but while that is true they can also provide a rock solid defense for you and your company.

Lance