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HRDG 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions - TOC

Introduction to this Subchapter

• Purpose
• Overview of Subchapter Sections
• Related Regulations

Section A - Who are Employee Relations Specialists (ERS's)?

• Where Is Your ERS?
• ERS's Help Supervisors
• ERS's Help Employees

Section B - How Misconduct & Performance Actions Differ

• Conduct vs. Performance
• Chart to Explain

Section C - General Guidance for Supervisors

• Responsibilities of Supervisors
• Delegations of Authority for Employee Relations Actions
• Reasons for Taking Action
• What Actions Should Be Reported to an ERS?
• Factors to Consider
• Benefits of Prompt Supervisory Action
• Reporting Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
• Examples of Misconduct Situations
• What Happens After Reporting Alleged Violation

Section D - How to Properly Counsel an Employee

• Advance Preparation
• Labor Relations Issues
• Drug/Alcohol Issues
• Resignation/Retirement Issues
• List of Items to Remember
• Uncooperative Employees

Section E - How to Document Properly

• Documentation is Critical
• Checklist for Documenting Properly
• What to Do with Your Documentation
• Maintaining Employee Administrative Files

Section F - Alternatives to Traditional Discipline

• Alternative Measures
• Examples of Alternative Measures

Section G - Actions to Correct Misconduct

• Informal or Official Actions
• Chart on Disciplinary Actions
• Disciplinary/Adverse Actions
• Adverse Actions
• Senior Executive Service (SES) Actions

Section H - How to Select a Disciplinary Penalty

• Choosing a Reasonable Penalty
• What is Progressive Discipline?
• What are the Douglas Factors?
• Table of Penalties
• Chapter 751 - Discipline, Appendix A - USDA Table of Disciplinary Penalties

Section I - Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Chart on Adverse Action Process
• Foreign Service Regulations
• Preparing Proposal Notice
• Delivery of Proposal Notice
• Status During Notice Period
• Oral Reply Conference
• Official Time
• Preparing Decision Letter
• Employee Rights

Section J - What are Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPP's)?

• List of PPP's
• Whistleblower Complaints Regarding PPP's
• Further Information

Section K - Other Personnel Actions Under Different Regulations

• Other Personnel Actions
• Terminating Temporary Employees
• Separating Probationary Employees
• Preemployment Conduct of Probationers
• Medical Condition
• Factors to Consider
• Inability to Perform
• Contact Your ERS

Section L - Supervisory Training

• Where to Get Training
• Probationary Supervisors
• Supervisory Booklets

Glossary of Definitions

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