Progressive Discipline

Independent Contributor

Each Independent Contributor is accountable for reaching established performance objectives, and will be evaluated and reviewed on an ongoing basis. When an Independent Contributor's performance falls short of his/her expected objectives, behaviors, or skills, a Performance Improvement Plan will be initiated immediately.

During the implementation of the performance improvement plan, written documentation of discussions, counseling, and termination warnings will be maintained by the department manager and Human Resources; with copies given to the Independent Contributor. However, termination, if warranted, may occur at any time even if an employee has not been subject to or completed the Performance Improvement Plan.

A review period will be specified in the Performance Improvement Plan. The length of this period depends on the type and nature of the performance deficiencies involved. If the Independent Contributor fails to meet minimum performance standards or shows unsatisfactory progress during the review period, or subsequently, disciplinary action including termination will take place.

When an Independent Contributor does not successfully complete a review period within the Performance Improvement Plan, termination will result. Termination may still occur at any time during the review period. In addition, immediate termination may result for flagrant conduct such as, but not limited to, insubordination, poor performance, misconduct, or unethical behavior. If circumstances warrant, an Independent Contributor may be terminated without notice.

IT Technician - Union Employee

The union is committed to fair and effective policy through collective bargaining to maintain the safety and good health of our membership. Therefore this progressive disciple policy which was established by the company and the union; is being put into place to establish rules pertaining to IT technician conduct and performance so that all IT technician personnel can conduct themselves accordingly.

These rules are not intended to restrict the IT technician's legal rights; however they are being established to help IT technicians' work together according to established company standards. The IT technician's supervisor will keep him/her informed of all company rules and any changes that may occur. It is company policy that IT technician s will be given sufficient time and opportunity to improve their job performance.

Discipline shall be processed in accordance with the steps below; however, any IT technician that feels distressed shall first discuss the complaint with the his or her supervisor with or without the presence of the IT technician\\\'s shop steward.

There will be various degrees of discipline that are progressive; they are in place to ensure that the IT technician has amble time and opportunity to correct his/her performance. IT technicians will be given one oral warning prior to a written warning. The IT technicians will then be given two written warnings prior to termination. There is no set time frame for the progressive process.

For serious offenses, such as physical fighting, theft of company property, threats of violence, insubordination, the sale or possession of illegal drugs on company property, etc., termination may be the first and only disciplinary step taken.

Overseas - Sales Rep

Sales Reps are responsible for complying with the company's highest standards of ethical behavior while dealings on the company's behalf. Sales Reps must be aware of and comply with all laws, rules and regulations as understood in the jurisdictions in which they are conducting company business. Sales reps must act with the highest integrity when dealings with all people inside as well as outside the company, including but not limited to government officials, customers, suppliers and members of the community.

Sales Reps are legally prohibited from engaging in corrupt practices when dealing with foreign governments. It is a criminal offence to make or offer a payment, gift or other compensation