Serious Misconduct or Misconduct? Being clear about specific behaviour is important when it comes time to taking disciplinary action.
This employment form establishes that your company is very conscious of the safety and well-being of all employees and believes everyone should be able to work in a healthy, safe and harmonious environment. This
code of conduct is designed to ensure there is no misunderstanding as to appropriate behaviour and to ensure every individual is treated fairly.
The ethical expectations placed on businesses have increased dramatically of late. A
code of conduct will define acceptable and unacceptable behaviour for all of your employees. It assists in promoting a high standard of practice and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibility.
Examples of behaviour that this policy deals with:
Misconduct:
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Poor time keeping
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Failure to report accidents
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Abusive langauge
Serious Misconduct:
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Possession or consumption of drugs and alcohol
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Unauthorised possession of property
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Falsifying company documents
Download this Code of Conduct template and customise it to suit your organisation's needs.
