5.3. ERMUSR 09-09-2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Question of Employee Theft Current Policy: 22. DISMISSAL OR LAY OFF All new employees shall be on probation for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. Continued employment during this period shall rest solely with the discretion of the Utilities Commission. Subsequent to that period, the employee shall attain regular status subject to the following: Employees on regular status may be dismissed only for cause, which may include, but is not limited to, the following: Improper conduct or language, insubordination, failure to do the work assigned, dishonesty or stealing, sale, transfer of, or possession of, or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages or controlled or mood altering substances while on the job. The Utilities Commission reserves the right to eliminate positions or reduce the hours associated with a position. City of Elk River's version of this polio The City retains the right to take any disciplinary action it believes appropriate. The type of discipline imposed will be based upon the nature and severity of the infraction and the conditions surrounding the incident. The City retains the sole discretion to determine what behavior warrants disciplinary action and what type of disciplinary action will be imposed. Examples of disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to: Oral reprimand; and/or Written reprimand; and/or Suspension; and/or Demotion; and/or Termination Disciplinary actions can be taken in any order. In some cases, one or more disciplinary actions will be taken before termination; in other cases, termination will be immediate. The circumstances surrounding the reason for disciplinary action will be reviewed on a case-by- case basis to determine the appropriate level of disciplinary action, if any. While the City strives for consistency, the level of discipline taken in any given case does not establish a precedent for future similar circumstances. This policy does not change the fact that employment with the city is at-will, meaning that an employee has the right to terminate it, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause or notice, and that the City has that same right.