to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
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SECTION 2.11<br />
Disciplinary policy: procedure & rules<br />
continued...<br />
TERMS & CONDITIONS<br />
SERIOUS MISCONDUCT<br />
Where one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unsatisfac<strong>to</strong>ry conduct or misconduct rules has been<br />
broken and if, upon investigation, it is shown <strong>to</strong> be due <strong>to</strong> your extreme<br />
carelessness or has a serious or substantial effect upon <strong>the</strong> reputation or<br />
affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>, you may be issued with a final written warning in <strong>the</strong><br />
first instance.<br />
You may receive a final written warning as <strong>the</strong> first course <strong>of</strong> action if in an<br />
alleged gross misconduct disciplinary matter, upon investigation, it is shown<br />
<strong>to</strong> have some level <strong>of</strong> mitigation and is treated as an <strong>of</strong>fence just short <strong>of</strong><br />
dismissal.<br />
GROSS MISCONDUCT<br />
• You will be liable <strong>to</strong> summary dismissal if you are found <strong>to</strong> have acted in any<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following ways (<strong>the</strong>se are examples only and not an exhaustive list):-<br />
• Grossly indecent or immoral behaviour, deliberate acts <strong>of</strong> unlawful<br />
discrimination or serious acts <strong>of</strong> harassment.<br />
• Dangerous behaviour, fighting or physical assault.<br />
• Incapacity at work or poor performance caused by in<strong>to</strong>xicants or drugs.<br />
• Possession, supply or use <strong>of</strong> illicit drugs.<br />
• Serious infringement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s policy on <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> internet.<br />
Disciplinary procedure<br />
Serious misconduct<br />
Gross misconduct<br />
• Deliberate falsification <strong>of</strong> any records (including time sheets, absence<br />
records etc., in respect <strong>of</strong> yourself or any fellow employee).<br />
• Undertaking private work on <strong>the</strong> premises and/or in working hours without<br />
express permission.<br />
• Working in competition with <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
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• Taking part in activities which result in adverse publicity <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>, or<br />
which cause <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>to</strong> lose faith in your integrity.