Performance and Misconduct Policy

Use this Policy if:

• You want to ensure clarity regarding expected standards of performance and conduct at the workplace;
• You would like to provide clarity on the difference between unsatisfactory conduct, and serious misconduct which may result in instant dismissal;
• You believe the Company would benefit from having a clear disciplinary process that can be followed depending on the frequency and/or severity of an employee’s poor performance or misconduct;
• You need to communicate the consequences of poor performance and/or misconduct at the workplace, including the Company’s right to take disciplinary action; and
• You want to protect your Company from any potential disputes or claims relating to the disciplinary process in the event of poor performance and/or misconduct.

What does this Policy cover?

• Expected standards of performance and behaviour at the workplace;
• Consequences of poor performance or misconduct at the workplace;
• A framework for managing poor performance or misconduct, depending on the frequency and/or severity of the issue;
• Examples of unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct;
• Examples of serious misconduct; and
• The right of the Company to vary the disciplinary process based on the specific circumstances of any performance and/or conduct issues.

Further information:

• Poor performance or misconduct? How to tell the difference
• What is a summary dismissal?
• How to fire someone
• Small Business Fair Dismissal Code - How to dismiss an employee
• How often should employees have performance reviews?
• Performance Management Plan
• Employee Handbook