Disciplinary decision scoring matrix form template

Scenario

John, a valued member of the team, has been consistently late for work over the past six months. As a result, John recently received a verbal warning from his manager to try to address the problem. Despite this, John has again recently breached the Company threshold for poor timekeeping, namely 3 occasions of lateness within a 10 working day period.

Accordingly, a Disciplinary Hearing has been held with him, and it has been adjourned so that a decision on the most appropriate outcome can be made.

Evaluation

1. Previous Disciplinary Record: John has received one verbal warning in the last 6 months due to his lateness, scoring 10 points in this category. While this is his first formal disciplinary action, it indicates a recent pattern of behaviour that needs addressing.

2. Type of Misconduct: John's behaviour falls under the category of misconduct as frequent lateness is considered a minor breach of policy, scoring 15 points. While lateness may seem like a minor issue, it can disrupt team productivity and morale if left unaddressed.

3. Impact on Workplace: John's frequent lateness may have a minor impact on the workplace, scoring 5 points. While his lateness may not directly affect his colleagues' ability to perform their tasks, it sets a precedent for lax behaviour and can create resentment among team members who arrive on time.

4. Mitigating or Aggravating Factors: There are no strong mitigating or aggravating factors present in this scenario. John has previously received the disciplinary policy as part of his onboardig, and has signed as such. He has not provided any extenuating circumstances for his lateness, nor has he shown deliberate deception or dishonesty. Therefore, this category scores 0 points.

Final Scoring

• Previous Disciplinary Record: 10 points

• Type of Misconduct: 15 points

• Impact on Workplace: 5 points

• Mitigating or Aggravating Factors: 0 points

Total score: 30 points

Outcome

With a total score of 30 points, John's behaviour falls within the range of 16-40 points, indicating a Written Warning as per the Final Scoring Outcome Guide. Therefore, the appropriate action would be to issue John a First Written Warning for his frequent lateness, emphasising the importance of punctuality and adherence to company policies.

This written warning serves as a formal reminder of expectations and provides John with an opportunity to rectify his behaviour before further disciplinary action is taken.