An agency may determine that using the following options would assist in conducting progressive discipline. CHART OF OFFENSES WITH ESTABLISHED DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Offense First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense Notes Unauthorized Leave Written Reprimand Suspension Habitual Tardiness or Failure to Observe Assigned Work Hours Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension Abuse of Leave Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Refer to Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans With Disabilities Act Excessive Absenteeism To be used for employees who become unreliable because of frequent absenteeism, even if for good and sufficient reasons. Termination should be preceded by oral counseling in an attempt to inform the employee of the problem. Refer to Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans With Disabilities Act. Leaving Work Station Without Authorization Oral to Written Reprimand Suspension Reporting to Work Under the Influence of Alcohol Suspension Refer to Section of the SC Code of Laws; Act on Alcoholism Drinking Alcoholic Beverages on the Job Refer to Section of the SC Code of
Laws; Act on Alcoholism Offense First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense Notes Reporting to Work Under the Influence of Drugs Suspension Possessing or Using Illegal Drugs on the Job Insubordination Oral to Written Reprimand Suspension to Falsification of Records or Documents Suspension to Stealing Negligence Oral to Written Reprimand Suspension to Willful Violation of Written Rules, Regulations or Written Policies Oral Reprimand to Suspension Unauthorized Use of State Equipment or Property Oral Reprimand to Destruction or Misuse of Property or Equipment Written Reprimand to Suspension Suspension to Unauthorized Solicitation or Sales on State Premises Oral to Written Reprimand Suspension to
Unauthorized Possession of Firearms on the Job Offense First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense Notes Unauthorized Distribution of Written or Printed Material of Any Kind Written Reprimand Suspension to Sleeping While on Duty Written Reprimand Suspension to Horseplay Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension Malicious Use of Language to Others Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension Loafing Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension Interference With Other Employee’s Work Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension to Working on Personal Jobs During Work Hours Oral to Written Reprimand Suspension Excessive Use of Telephone for Personal Matters Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Suspension to Defacing State Property Written Reprimand to Sexual Harassment Written Reprimand to Refer to Sexual Policy
Offense First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense Notes Conviction of a Felony which adversely reflects on an individual's suitability for continued employment Conviction of a misdemeanor which adversely reflects on an individual's suitability for continued employment Discourteous treatment of visitors or customers Oral Reprimand to to Failure to maintain satisfactory or harmonious working relationships with Employees or Supervisors Oral Reprimand Written Reprimand Improper conduct or conduct unbecoming a state employee Written Reprimand to to Willful false statements to a supervisor to