The following list identifies some factors for managers to consider prior to imposing any disciplinary action.
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Degree of severity of the infraction/offense
- Employee’s length of service and history with the university
- Provocation, if any, that may have led to the offense
- Number of previous offenses
- Previous warnings or other disciplinary action for previous offenses
- Employee’s pattern of conduct
- Fairness of past and present supervisory practices
- Clearly communicated university and department rules
- Consistently applied university and departmental rules
- Appropriate penalties for similar offenses
- Past practices of the department for handling similar offenses