What is Disciplinary action?
Disciplinary action is a method of dealing with employees who cause problems or do not follow company rules and policies.
Disciplinary action definition
Disciplinary action is a method of dealing with employees who cause problems or do not follow company rules and policies.
Companies use a range of disciplinary procedures depending on the severity of the transgression.
Types of disciplinary action procedures
- Informal disciplinary procedures: are not codified and are usually handled discretely by a manager
- formal procedures: are codified in a company handbook or employment contract and followed closely by the employer
For serious transgressions employees are likely to be suspended from work.