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There are numerous discipline issues that can arise in any organization. Listed below are different situations that could indicate the need for disciplinary action. For each situation, indicate what type of disciplinary action would be appropriate and why. In your answer explain how your suggested approach to this situation would avoid any potential legal or ethical issues.

An employee has been missing staff meetings on a consistent basis. The supervisor has already issued an oral warning.

*An employee has a 30% error rate in data entry for a high tech company.

*An employee is absent from work, on a yearly average, 15% of the time.

*An employee is arrested for drunk driving off duty.

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In each instance, the employer should have a manual that details the requirements of the organization. These manuals will ensure that the employee is aware of company policies and possible reasons for termination. Furthermore, disciplines should be made in writing to employees.

An employee has been missing staff meetings on a consistent basis. The supervisor has already issued an oral warning.

After the oral warning is issued, the employer should then provide the employee with a written warning, advising them that if this practice continues that they will be suspended without pay. If after the third staff meeting is missed, the employer will be fired. The ...

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