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What is progressive discipline?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Progressive discipline is the process of using increasingly serious disciplinary measures to address employee misconduct or other behaviour where the issue is caused by a deliberate action or choice of the employee. The underlying principle of progressive discipline is to use the most appropriate level of discipline to correct the behaviour given the particular circumstance, the employee\u2019s overall work history, and their past disciplinary record.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When should progressive discipline be used?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Progressive discipline may be appropriate when an employee engages in unacceptable conduct or to address violations of workplace rules, policies, or procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples of unacceptable conduct can include:<\/span><\/p>\n