7.6 Disciplinary Guidelines
The guidelines on the following pages are examples of violations and the type of disciplinary action that might be taken for each one. This list is not exhaustive, and these are guidelines. The University will consider the facts of each individual situation. The University reserves the right to change the discipline noted in the guidelines due to the extent and severity of an offense. In some instances, even though previous violation of policy has not occurred, the severity of the offense may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
During an investigation of employee misconduct, to the extent allowed by applicable law, a background investigation may be conducted without authorization from the employee.
| OFFENSES | FIRST OFFENSE | SECOND OFFENSE | THIRD OFFENSE | FOURTH OFFENSE |
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Absence from work without approval |
Written Warning |
Written Warning to 3 Days Suspension |
Termination |
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Breach of ethics – unauthorized access to or release of information on employees, students or patients, release of University confidential information, HIPAA or FERPA violations, etc. |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Charged with a felony or equivalent |
Suspension Without Pay Pending Outcome |
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Conviction of a felony or equivalent |
Termination |
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Failure to follow policies and procedures |
Written Warning |
Suspension/ Termination |
Termination |
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Falsification of a record |
Written Warning or Termination |
Termination |
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Falsification of time sheet or time record |
Termination |
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Fighting, engaging in horseplay, or acting in a manner that endangers the safety of oneself or others |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Gambling on University premises |
Suspension |
Termination |
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Immoral conduct or indecency |
Termination |
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Improper conduct – disruptive, discourteous, or disrespectful |
Written Warning or Suspension |
Termination |
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Intentional withholding of material information |
Termination |
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Insubordination |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Interference with or failure to cooperate in an investigation |
Termination |
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Loitering during working hours |
Written Warning |
Suspension |
Termination |
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Making a false statement or dishonesty |
Termination |
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Misuse or abuse of University property, funds, materials, equipment, or supplies |
Written Warning |
Termination |
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Possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages or abuse of drugs or other intoxicating agents on University premises (Drug Free Workplace Policy) |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Refusal to allow security personnel to inspect contents of packages, etc. |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Scientific misconduct |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Sexual or other unlawful harassment |
Suspension or Termination |
Termination |
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Sleeping on duty |
Termination |
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Soliciting or canvassing without authorization on University premises |
Written Warning |
Termination |
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Stealing |
Termination |
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Tardiness and Attendance Issues |
Written Warning |
Written Warning |
1-5 Days Suspension |
Termination |
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Unacceptable appearance |
Written Warning |
Suspension |
Termination |
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Unauthorized absence from workstation |
Written Warning |
1-3 Days Suspension |
Termination |
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Unauthorized use of University property or property of an employee, student, guest, or patient |
Written Warning or Suspension |
Termination |
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Unauthorized possession of firearms or explosives on University premises |
Termination |
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Unauthorized consumption or use of food |
Written Warning |
Termination |
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Workplace violence, participating in acts of violence, or making threats of violence |
Termination |
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