HRDG 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Actions - Introduction

Last Modified: April 18, 2024
Subchapter 4752 - Disciplinary or Alternative Action
Introduction

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Purpose

This subchapter is a training guide and a reference guide to assist supervisors and managers in handling matters related to employee conduct. It will provide easy to understand guidance on:

  • How to differentiate between conduct and performance issues;
  • Where to get assistance with an employee problems;
  • How to counsel and document properly;
  • Alternatives to traditional discipline; and
  • How to correct employee misconduct problems.
Overview of 
Subchapter 
Sections

The following table gives an overview of the sections in this subchapter:

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Who are Employee Relations Specialists?A
How Misconduct & Performance Actions DifferB
General Guidance for SupervisorsC
How to Properly Counsel an EmployeeD
How to Document ProperlyE
Alternatives to Traditional DisciplineF
Actions to Correct MisconductG
How to Select a Disciplinary PenaltyH
Legal and Regulatory RequirementsI
What are Prohibited Personnel PracticesJ
Other Personnel Actions Under Different RegulationsK
Supervisory TrainingL
Related 
Regulations

The following regulations/references will assist you in dealing with disciplinary or alternative actions:

SUBJECTREGULATIONDESCRIPTION
Disciplinary or Alternative ActionsDirectives for:
FGIS 365.1
P&SA 470.2
Agency policy and guidance
Conduct and Responsibilities

Directives for:
APHIS 4735.1
FGIS 361.1
P&SA 470.1


Subchapter 4735 of Human Resources Desk Guide

Agency regulations for all employees

 


Guidance for Supervisors

Adverse Actions (or disciplinary actions)5 CFR Part 752Explains Federal regulations and procedures
Terminating Temporary Employees5 CFR Part 315 & Section K in this guideExplains how to terminate employees on temporary appointments
Separating Probationary Employees5 CFR Part 315 & Section K in this guideExplains how to separate employees during their probationary period
Administrative GrievancesDirective 460.5 (for APHIS & P&SA)
Directive 346.1 (FGIS)
Regulations and procedures on the administrative grievance system
Standards of Conduct5 CFR Part 2635Federal regulations on standards of ethical conduct
Delegation of AuthorityAPHIS Directive 400.4 & charts in Section C of this guideAdvises on who has been delegated the authority within each agency to take disciplinary actions
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