Progressive Discipline

Memorandum utilized to clarify verbal agreements and possible behavior changes between a supervisor and a subordinate.  It is used to memorialize any counseling or formal discussion with a subordinate.

 Memorandum utilized to notify a subordinate that their performance or behavior must be improved.  This memorandum is generally given to a subordinate when counseling has failed to produce desired results.

Memorandum utilized to advise a subordinate of a deficiency in their performance and offer the employee an opportunity for improvement.  It is considered a formal notice that further disciplinary action will be taken unless their behavior or performance improves.

Counseling Interview Memorandum

Confirmation of Verbal Reprimand Memorandum

Employee Consulation Report

It shall be given to an employee within 30 days of the decision to discipline, but not less than 48 hours prior to imposing the discipline. Discipline shall include all discipline up to and including termination.

In accordancewith the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act

Yes

No

Employee consulation report

(the counseling interview memo and the Confirmation of Verbal Reprimand Memo may also be placed into the personnel File if the employee’s conduct continues and subsequent discipline action is necessary)