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Have a progressive-discipline system? Great! But reserve right to fire immediately if necessary

04/15/2011

Many employers have a progressive-discipline system. Usually that’s good. But sometimes you may need to deviate from the disciplinary script. To keep your options open, make sure you explain that the disciplinary system is for guidance only, and that you reserve the right to apply the rules based on the individual circumstances of a particular case.

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