S.C. Code Regs. 19-717.01 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
A. The Office
of Human Resources (OHR) shall develop a progressive discipline model policy to
assist an agency in its policy development. The Office of Human Resources must
review and approve each agency's progressive discipline policy.
B. Each agency shall develop a progressive
discipline policy and establish procedures that will ensure timely and
equitable treatment of employees' behavioral deficiencies and breaches of
conduct.
C. Whenever possible,
coaching and counseling should precede any disciplinary action.
D. Each agency's progressive discipline
policy should provide for the following types of disciplinary actions:
1. Oral Reprimand
2. Written Reprimand
3. Suspension
4. Termination
An agency may also use reassignments, reclassifications, unclassified State title changes, and demotions as types of disciplinary actions.
E. All
suspensions shall be without pay.
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