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Employee & Labor Relations

A Resource for County of San Mateo Employees, Supervisors, and Managers

07. Conduct

Conduct
Conduct cases are those where an employee fails to comply with work rules, policies, and procedures such...
A. What is the supervisor's responsibility regarding employee conduct?
First, you must clearly communicate your expectations. Employees must know that they are expected to...
B. What should be done if an employee does not adhere to conduct expectations?
The first step is to conduct an investigation. If you have personally observed the misconduct (e.g. an...
C. How does the supervisor know what to do next, and when to do it?
If the misconduct still continues, or if the first instance of misconduct is serious in nature, contact...
D. What is progressive discipline?
When an arbitrator decides whether to sustain or overturn a disciplinary action, he/she considers a number...
How the Non-Punitive Discipline Program Works
The Non-Punitive Discipline Program is designed to help correct conduct and attendance problems by serving...
Non-Punitive Discipline Program Description
All County employees are covered by the Non-Punitive Discipline Program. The Sheriff’s Office reserves...
Non-Punitive Discipline Program Overview
The Non-Punitive Discipline Program replaces unpaid suspensions with a disciplinary letter which fully...
Objectives of the Non-Punitive Discipline Program
The overall goal of the Non-Punitive Discipline Program is to improve public service and productivity...
Overview of Traditional Discipline Program
The County practices the concept of progressive discipline. When an employee’s conduct warrants...
Sample Counseling Memo for Discourtesy
DATE: Day following Interview TO: Employee, Classification FROM: Name, Supervisor SUBJECT: Counseling...
Sample Letter of Reprimand for Discourtesy
– PRINT ON DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date: To: Supervisor From: Manager Subject: Letter of Reprimand This...
Sample Letter of Warning for Waste Of County Time
– PRINT ON DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date: July 31, 2010 To: Janine Jones, Legal Office Services Supervisor From:...
Sample Skelly Decision Letter – Conduct (Non-Punitive Discipline)
– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee Name Classification (Hand-delivered) Dear Ms...
Sample Skelly Decision Letter – Dismissal
– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee, Classification Home Address OR Hand-delivered...
Sample Skelly Intent Letter – Conduct (Non-Punitive Discipline)
– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee Name Classification (Hand-delivered) Dear Ms....
Sample Skelly Letter of Intent - Dismissal
– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee, Classification Home Address OR Hand-Delivered...