COMM 410 Chapter : 11.DisciplineFairness.pdf
Document Summary
Feeling of injustice/unfairness leads to negative employee behaviors. Bc labor relations code, every collective agreement must contain provision dealing with discipline and dismissal. If disciplinary procedures laid out in cba not followed, discipline can be reversed. Is there just reasonable cause for some form of discipline (burden to prove act took place) Non-culpable behavior - absenteeism due to illness, incompetence (inadequate training) Difficult to discharge or discipline on this basis. Manager must be diligent in communications with employee. Employer has a right to discuss problem with employee to attempt to correct it. Employees should carry out order, then grieve it unless it is unsafe, illegal. Rules and regulations - need clear set of rules. System of progressive penalties - oral warning, written warning, short suspension Cannot suspend ee"s unless employment contract provides for it. May dismiss an ee if there"s just cause. May dismiss ee with reasonable notice and related pay. Other approaches - job sharing, flextime, voluntary pay/time reduction.
