Town Of Duxbury Verbal Warning Form Page 2
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10The department head shall also be responsible for more severe disciplinary action including, but
not limited to, suspension, demotion and dismissal after consultation with human resources, town
manager, labor counsel and other authorities as warranted.
CAUSES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
All employees should be aware of the town’s and their department's rules, regulations, policies
and operational procedures.
Violations of the following provisions shall be cause for
disciplinary action. The following list is not meant to be exhaustive, but to illustrate some
behaviors, which may be cause for discipline. The list is only meant to call attention to general
subject matter of rules, regulations, and procedures. Additionally other causes for discipline,
including dismissal, include those subjects or conduct, which the employee knows or should
reasonably know, would subject them to discipline.
1.
Disruptive behavior - any action or language, which adversely affects moral or
productivity of the department.
2.
Poor judgment - failure to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. (Specifically
related to performance and execution of duties.)
3.
Misuse, unauthorized use or deliberate loss or destruction of town property.
4.
Failure to meet reasonable standards in dress and personal habit.
5.
Failure to comply with administrative directives.
6.
Disorderly conduct - any violent act or language, which adversely affects morale or
maintenance of discipline, indecent or immoral conduct, fighting or threatening bodily
harm.
7.
Discourteous treatment of the public or fellow employee.
8.
Violation of safety rules - failure to observe safety practices where danger to life or
persons or loss of property is acute.
9.
Misuse of uniform or position - unauthorized use for personal gain, or gain for another or
influence or to obtain immunity.
10.
Insubordination - deliberate delay or failure to carry out assigned work or instructions in
a reasonable period of time. Refusal to obey legitimate directives, disrespect, insolence
or like behavior.
11.
Possession and or use of illegal drugs or under the influence of alcohol while working.
12.
Possession, use, or sale of unauthorized controlled substances or illegal drugs.
13.
False statements, misrepresentation, deceit, concealment, or collaborating a false claim.
14.
Theft or scavenging - actual or attempted taking or carrying away of town property or the
property of others.
15.
Gambling on town property, or while using town property.
16.
Dereliction, neglect or failure to perform the required duties of your position.
17.
Disclosure of confidential information to any person except those who may be entitled to
such information without permission of the department head.
18.
Accepting or soliciting a bribe.
19.
Feigning sickness or injury to avoid working.
20.
Unauthorized possession or use of a dangerous weapon while working.
21.
Engaging in dishonest, immoral, or scandalous conduct whether on or off the job, that
affects the image or effectiveness of the town's activities or employee performance.
22.
Engaging in criminal conduct on or off the job as defined by State and Federal law.
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