Chapter 11 - Adverse Action Part 2

11.402 Range of Penalties for Stated Offenses

(Reprimands – Suspensions – Dismissals)

· In as much as a reprimand is not an adverse action under these rules, a management official need not apply the Adverse Action Procedures. The penalty of reprimand is included in the schedule to institute a progressive disciplinary action against an employee or group of employees. Reprimands shall not remain in an employee’s personnel jacket for more than one year.

	NATURE OF OFFENSE	FIRST OFFENSE Minimum Maximum	SECOND OFFENSE Minimum Maximum
A.	Unauthorized and/or excessive absence. (at least 3 times in a pay period)	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
B.	Falsifying attendance record for oneself or another employee.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
C.	Leaving job to which assigned at any time during working hours without proper permission.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
D.	Unexcused or unauthorized absence on one or more scheduled days of work or assigned overtime.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
E.	Unexcused tardiness. (guide at least 3 times in a pay period)	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
F.	Actual or attempted theft of government or Hospital’s property or property of others.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
G.	Absence without authorized leave or permission. If the absence is for 3 consecutive workdays, the employee will have abandoned the position and resigned from Hospital employment.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
H..	Leaving an assignment requiring continuous attendance without being relieved by the supervisor or the employee assuming the duty for the next shift or coverage.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
I.	Taking more than specified time for meals, or break period (break period includes time spent smoking).	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
	CONDUCT
A.	Criminal, dishonest, infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct adversely affecting the employee/employer relationship (on duty or off duty).	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
B.	Disobedience to constituted authorities, or deliberate refusal to carry out any proper order from any supervisor having responsibility for the work of the employee; Insubordination.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
C.	Disorderly conduct; fighting threatening or attempting to inflict bodily injury to another; engaging in dangerous horseplay or resisting competent authority.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
D.	Disrespectful conduct; use of insulting, abusive, or obscene language to or about other personnel.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
E.	Falsification, misstatement, or concealment of material fact in connection with any official record including but limited to, employment applications, accident records purchase orders, time sheets or any other record, report or application.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
F.	False testimony or refusal to testify in an inquiry, investigation or other official proceeding.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
G.	Knowingly make false or malicious statements with the intent to harm or destroy the reputation of authority, or other official standing of individuals or organizations.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
H.	Gambling or unlawful betting during working hours.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
I.	Promotion of gambling on Government or Authority’s premises.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
J.	Willful damage to Government or Hospital’s property or the property of others.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
K.	Malicious damage or tampering with Hospital property that may endanger lives and/or the delivery of direct patient care.	Dismissal
L.	Engaging in prohibited acts covered in Section 9102 of Title 4, GCA.	Penalty shall be imposed pursuant to Section 9103, Title 4, GCA.
	DISCRIMINATION
A.	Discriminating against an employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, political affiliation, or marital status or other prohibited discriminatory practices.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
	INTOXICANTS
A.	Reporting for duty or being on duty under the influence of intoxicants, unauthorized possession of or attempting to bring intoxicants on Government or Hospital premises.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
B.	Reporting for duty while under the influence of a narcotic or dangerous drug, or use of same on Government or Hospital property or on duty.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
C.	Unauthorized sale or transfer of narcotic or dangerous drug on Government or Hospital property or during duty hours.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
	PERFORMANCE
A.	Careless workmanship resulting in spoilage, or waste of materials or delay in production.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
B.	Covering up or attempting to conceal defective work; removing or destroying same without permission.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
C.	Failure or delay in carrying out orders, work assignments or instructions of superiors.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
D.	Loafing, wasting time, or in-attention to duty.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
E.	Sleeping on duty where life or property is endangered.	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal
F.	Unauthorized use or possession of, loss of or damage to Government or Hospital property or the property of others.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
F.	Unauthorized use or possession of, loss of or damage to Government or Hospital property or the property of others.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
	SAFETY
A.	Failure to observe precautions for personal safety posted rules, signs, written or oral safety instructions, or to use protective clothing or equipment.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
B.	Violation of safety regulations which endangers life or property.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
C.	Endangering the safety of or causing injury to personnel through carelessness.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
D.	Failure to observe no smoking regulations or carrying matches/lighters in restricted areas.	Reprimand* Suspension	Suspension Dismissal
E.	Violating traffic regulations, reckless driving on Hospital premises, or improper operation of Hospital motor vehicles (includes forklifts, and any other heavy equipment owned and operated by the Hospital).	Reprimand* Dismissal	Suspension Dismissal

As a general guide for the following offense resulting in suspension.

First Offense – Minimum of 3 days to maximum of 5 days.

Second Offense – Minimum of 5 days.

11.500 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION HEARING PROCEDURES FOR ADVERSE ACTION APPEALS (COVERING SUSPENSIONS, DEMOTIONS AND DISMISSALS).

Reference is made to Appendix A

NATURE OF OFFENSE

FIRST OFFENSE

Minimum Maximum

SECOND OFFENSE

Minimum Maximum

Unauthorized and/or excessive absence.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Falsifying attendance record for oneself or another employee.

Leaving job to which assigned at any time during working hours without proper permission.

Unexcused or unauthorized absence on one or more scheduled days of work or assigned overtime.

Unexcused tardiness. (guide at least 3 times in a pay period)

Actual or attempted theft of government or Hospital’s property or property of others.

Absence without authorized leave or permission. If the absence is for 3 consecutive workdays, the employee will have abandoned the position and resigned from Hospital employment.

Leaving an assignment requiring continuous attendance without being relieved by the supervisor or the employee assuming the duty for the next shift or coverage.

Taking more than specified time for meals, or break period (break period includes time spent smoking).

CONDUCT

Criminal, dishonest, infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct adversely affecting the employee/employer relationship (on duty or off duty).

Disobedience to constituted authorities, or deliberate refusal to carry out any proper order from any supervisor having responsibility for the work of the employee; Insubordination.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

Disorderly conduct; fighting threatening or attempting to inflict bodily injury to another; engaging in dangerous horseplay or resisting competent authority.

Suspension Dismissal

Disrespectful conduct; use of insulting, abusive, or obscene language to or about other personnel.

Suspension Dismissal

Falsification, misstatement, or concealment of material fact in connection with any official record including but limited to, employment applications, accident records purchase orders, time sheets or any other record, report or application.

Suspension Dismissal

False testimony or refusal to testify in an inquiry, investigation or other official proceeding.

Suspension Dismissal

Knowingly make false or malicious statements with the intent to harm or destroy the reputation of authority, or other official standing of individuals or organizations.

Suspension Dismissal

Gambling or unlawful betting during working hours.

Suspension Dismissal

Promotion of gambling on Government or Authority’s premises.

Suspension Dismissal

Willful damage to Government or Hospital’s property or the property of others.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

Malicious damage or tampering with Hospital property that may endanger lives and/or the delivery of direct patient care.

Engaging in prohibited acts covered in Section 9102 of Title 4, GCA.

Penalty shall be imposed pursuant to Section 9103, Title 4, GCA.

DISCRIMINATION

Discriminating against an employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, political affiliation, or marital status or other prohibited discriminatory practices.

Suspension Dismissal

INTOXICANTS

Reporting for duty or being on duty under the influence of intoxicants, unauthorized possession of or attempting to bring intoxicants on Government or Hospital premises.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

Reporting for duty while under the influence of a narcotic or dangerous drug, or use of same on Government or Hospital property or on duty.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

Unauthorized sale or transfer of narcotic or dangerous drug on Government or Hospital property or during duty hours.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

PERFORMANCE

Careless workmanship resulting in spoilage, or waste of materials or delay in production.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Covering up or attempting to conceal defective work; removing or destroying same without permission.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Failure or delay in carrying out orders, work assignments or instructions of superiors.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Loafing, wasting time, or in-attention to duty.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Sleeping on duty where life or property is endangered.

Reprimand* Dismissal

Suspension Dismissal

Unauthorized use or possession of, loss of or damage to Government or Hospital property or the property of others.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

Unauthorized use or possession of, loss of or damage to Government or Hospital property or the property of others.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal

SAFETY

Failure to observe precautions for personal safety posted rules, signs, written or oral safety instructions, or to use protective clothing or equipment.

Reprimand* Suspension

Suspension Dismissal