To what do the terms “Serious Misconduct” and “Criminal Activity” refer?
• Examples of serious misconduct or criminal activity include, but are not limited to, assault, insubordination, misappropriation of funds, falsifying records, threats, harassment, discrimination, etc. • All such cases of serious misconduct or criminal activity may result in immediate termination of employment. How long must I keep a Staff Member with “Below Expectations” performance on a Performance Improvement Plan? The length of the performance improvement period should be determined in consultation with the entity/department Human Resources representative or a Staff and Labor Relations representative.
