Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 27 - STATE PERSONNEL BOARD › Part 120 - Mississippi State Employee Handbook › Chapter 7 - EMPLOYEE CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 27-120-7.2 - INEFFICIENCY OR OTHER GOOD CAUSE

Current through June 25, 2024
The following list of examples illustrating inefficiency or
				  other good cause is not all-inclusive. It is not intended to limit an
				  appointing authority's discretion in determining that inefficiency or other
				  good cause exists, warranting disciplinary action in compliance with MSPB
				  procedures.
* Failure to report to work at the required time.
* Unauthorized time away from the assigned work area.
* Leaving the work site without permission during assigned
				  work hours.
* Failure to report to work without giving the required
				  notice to the supervisor.
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.6 of the MSPB Handbook (Workplace
				  Harassment).
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.7 of the MSPB Handbook (Conflicts
				  of Interest).
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.8 of the MSPB Handbook (Political
				  Activity).
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.9 of the MSPB Handbook (Workplace
				  Violence).
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.13 of the MSPB Handbook
				  (Prohibited Relationships).
* Acts in violation of Section
				  5.15 of the MSPB Handbook (Social
				  Media).
* Conviction of a moving traffic violation while operating a
				  state vehicle or operating a state vehicle in an unsafe manner.
* Operation of a state vehicle without a valid driver's
				  license.
* Arrest or conviction of driving under the influence while
				  in a state vehicle or while in a personal vehicle and on state business.
* Failure or refusal to follow supervisor's instructions or
				  perform assigned work.
* Failure or refusal to comply with agency policies or
				  procedures.
* Resisting management directives through insolent behavior,
				  undermining a supervisor's ability to manage.
* Failure to receive a Successful MSPB Performance Review
				  rating at the conclusion of a Review Period.
* Failure to perform job duties requiring
				  disciplinary/corrective action before the conclusion of a Review Period.
* Use or possession of alcohol during assigned work hours or
				  consuming alcohol preceding reporting to work.
* The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use
				  of controlled substances during assigned work hours or being under the
				  influence of or impaired by the unlawful use of controlled substances during
				  assigned work hours.
* Refusal to take a drug or alcohol test when directed to do
				  so by an employer, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
* Falsification of records (including electronic
				  communication), such as, but not limited to, travel reimbursement vouchers,
				  time records, leave records, employment applications, invoices, reports, or
				  other documents.
* Intentionally or negligently causing damage to state
				  property or the property of another employee or invitee of the agency.
* Violation of agency safety rules.
* Unauthorized possession or use of firearms, dangerous
				  weapons or explosives.
* Careless, negligent, or unauthorized use or intentional
				  misuse of state property or records.
* Breach of agency confidentiality requirements.
* Refusing to cooperate or intentionally giving false
				  statements in an administrative investigation concerning, but not limited to,
				  work performance, misconduct or violations of MSPB/agency policies and
				  procedures.
* The failure of any appointing authority or supervisor of an
				  employee to properly deduct an employee's donation of leave to another employee
				  for a catastrophic injury or illness from the donor employee's earned personal
				  leave or major medical leave.
* Theft on the job.
* Arrest or conviction for a felony criminal charge.
* Arrest or conviction for a misdemeanor criminal charge that
				  is related to an employee's job duties or conflicts with the mission of the
				  agency.
* Other violations of MSPB or agency policies, procedures,
				  rules or regulations not specifically referenced herein.