Conduct cases are those where an employee fails to comply with work rules, policies, and procedures such as arriving for work on time; treating clientsRead More →

First, you must clearly communicate your expectations. Employees must know that they are expected to arrive for work on time, return promptly from breaks, followRead More →

The first step is to conduct an investigation. If you have personally observed the misconduct (e.g. an employee arrives late for work), the investigation mayRead More →

If the misconduct still continues, or if the first instance of misconduct is serious in nature, contact Employee & Labor Relations for consultation on theRead More →

When an arbitrator decides whether to sustain or overturn a disciplinary action, they consider a number of factors. One of those factors is whether theRead More →

All County employees are covered by the Non-Punitive Discipline Program.  The Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to impose unpaid suspensions on sworn law enforcement employeesRead More →

DATE:             Day following Interview TO:                  Employee, Classification FROM:             Name, Supervisor SUBJECT:       Counseling on Discourtesy As a result of my meeting with a client yesterday,Read More →

– PRINT ON DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date:                To:                   Supervisor From:               Manager Subject:            Letter of Reprimand This is an official Letter of Reprimand for Discourtesy. OnRead More →

– PRINT ON DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date:                July 31, 2025 To:                   Janine Jones, Legal Office Services Supervisor From:               Alan Smith, Legal Office Services Manager IIRead More →

– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee NameClassification (Hand-delivered) Dear Ms. Employee: Please take notice that you are issued this disciplinary letter thatRead More →

– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee, ClassificationHome Address OR Hand-delivered Whenever PossibleHome Address Dear Mr. Employee: Please take notice that you areRead More →

– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee NameClassification (Hand-delivered) Dear Ms. Employee: Please take notice that it is the intent of this officeRead More →

– PRINT ON YOUR DEPARTMENTAL LETTERHEAD – Date Employee, ClassificationHome Address OR Hand-Delivered whenever Possible Dear Mr. Employee: Please take notice that it is theRead More →