Definitions for "Progressive Discipline"
A form of discipline whereby increasingly harsher penalties are awarded each time an employee is disciplined for the same or a different performance infraction or policy or work-rule violation. Generally, the sequence is an oral warning to written warnings to suspension and finally termination.
A disciplinary concept based on the idea that employees have been informed of the performance and behavior expected of them. As offenses occur appropriate discipline is administered in a progressive manner, in accordance with the University Guidelines of Discipline, Chapter 6C-4.070, Florida Administrative Code.
A process that may involve, but is not limited to, oral or written warnings, probation for poor work performance/habits, disciplinary suspension, and termination. The University reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship without engaging in progressive discipline. Position Elimination