How to Discipline and Document Employee Behavior

Anne H. Williams, Attorney

New and alarming trends are changing the way you manage your workforce and demanding your attention. These trends are too complex and critical to cover fully in a monthly newsletter. That's why we created HR Executive Special Reports.

About the Report
This special report shows how to correctly document performance problems and issue effective discipline. It covers progressive discipline systems, performance evaluations, employee handbooks and policies, and effective documentation strategies.

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Table of Contents:

1. EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE
Disciplinary Policy Ground Rules
Disciplinary Systems
Discipline in the Union Context
Protected Concerted Activity
Factors to Consider

2. DOCUMENTATION
Importance of Good Documentation Habits
Types of Documentation
General Tips on Documenting

3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
In General
Items to Include in Performance Evaluations

4. DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATIONS
Fundamental Steps of an Effective Investigation
Request for Representation During the Interview
Steps to Avoid Claims of Retaliation
Wrap-Up Results of the Investigation
Pitfalls in the Process

5. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Discharge Decision
Don’t Forget to Document!
Discharge Meeting

6. EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Handbook Basics
Areas to Cover in Your Handbook

7. PERSONNEL FILES
Personnel File Basics
Maintaining Personnel Files
Restrict Access
Contents of Personnel Files
Police That Personnel File
Medical Information Is Private
Personnel File Practices