Rules Of Conduct

Temple University

Human Resources Department

Rules of Conduct

Complements Temple University's Employee Manual

Provides Temple University’s expected standards of conduct and work performance

Sets appropriate disciplinary action when Temple University’s standards are not met

Rules of Conduct

Replaces “Work Rules” as of July 1, 2006 Applies to all Temple employees, including

non-union employees

Standards Addressed

Employment Absenteeism Lateness Time Records Production Temple Equipment & Property Behavior

More on Standards Addressed

• Rules of Conduct are not all-inclusive• Department policies remain in effect unless

they contradict the Rules of Conduct

Categories of Violations

Rules of Conduct categorized based on their seriousness

There are four categories: A, B, C & D Progressive discipline is followed through each

category, with a particular focus on the previous twelve months.

Category “A” Violations

Addresses lateness and absenteeism – If absent six or more times, corrective action begins – If late six or more times, corrective action begins

Occurrences– Full and half occurrences – Four or more rule– Compliance with FMLA

Corrective Actions, Category “A”

First Disciplinary Action General counseling/awareness

Second Disciplinary Action Verbal counseling

Third Disciplinary Action Written Warning

Fourth Disciplinary Action Final written warning

Fifth Disciplinary Action Three-day suspension w/out pay

Sixth Disciplinary Action Termination

Category “B” Violations

Addresses serious violations Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions

Chart, page 5) Special rules for Chronic Sick Day Abuse Excessive sick day abuse or lateness resulting

in suspension two years in a row may be grounds for discharge

Corrective Actions, Category “B”

First Disciplinary Action Written warning

Second Disciplinary Action

Three-day suspension w/out pay

Third Disciplinary Action Termination

Category “C” Violations

Addresses more serious violations Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions Chart, page 5) Corrective Actions

First Disciplinary Action Three-day suspension w/out pay

Second Termination

Category “D” Violations

Addresses most serious violations Greater penalties (See Corrective Actions Chart, page 5)

Corrective Action

First Disciplinary Action

Termination

Enforcement

Supervisor is responsible for enforcement Call Employee/Labor Relations for guidance,

especially in time lost cases

Disciplinary Report

All discipline for union and non-union employees should be on disciplinary report

Original to employee First copy to HR & Labor Relations if discipline

at the level or written warning or above Second copy to union, if union employee Third copy to supervisor

Human Resources Contact Numbers

Employee Relations (Non-Union Employees)– 215-204-5554

Labor Relations (Union Employees)– 215-204-1319

HR Generalist– 215-204-7174

Organizational Development & Training– 215-204-1683