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Disciplinary procedure
The disciplinary procedure is intended to support managers and employees where misconduct issues arise.
Misconduct is any type of behaviour or conduct at work (and in some cases outside of work) that falls below the required standard of behaviour of council employees' or is in breach of the council's policies, procedures or code of conduct.
Minor breaches of conduct will be dealt with informally by managers as part of their responsibility to establish and maintain standards of conduct. Where the matter is more serious, or the employee’s conduct continues to be unacceptable, despite the manager’s informal intervention, the formal Discipline Procedure will be used.
Where unacceptable performance is not due to issues of conduct - for example, health, lack of skills or qualifications, or because the job has changed in nature, the Positive Attendance Procedure or Capability Procedure should be followed.
We have a duty to manage its employees to achieve high standards of behaviour and conduct. Where these fall short the matter will be dealt with in compliance with the law and good employment practices.
Seconded employees
Where employees are seconded to the council or a school from an external organisation they will be subject to the disciplinary procedure applicable to their employer.
Where an employee are seconded to an external organisation they will be subject to the council/school’s disciplinary procedure.
Further information
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