Disciplinary actions
When the performance of a team member does not meet the standard of conduct required by the Co-op, appropriate corrective action will take place in accordance with award provisions.
The Co-op will ensure team members are treated with fairness and provide them with a reasonable opportunity to improve their performance and resolve performance or conduct issues.
Before determining how to manage disciplinary issues, we will evaluate the nature, severity and frequency of the alleged conduct to determine how the issue can best be managed and whether it should be managed informally or formally.
Where serious misconduct is alleged, the incident must be managed formally, an investigation must be conducted fairly and promptly and in accordance with Co-op policy and the relevant award.
There is a range of disciplinary options that may be available if the outcome of the investigation determines that disciplinary action must be taken, for example: performance improvement place, verbal warning, formal written warning, formal written warning, demotion or dismissal.