In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at HR Hero®, we look at a recent question from a subscriber regarding disciplinary action in the workplace, company compliance, and what can be deemed as fair policy.
Q: We have a newly hired manager who is suspending staff like no tomorrow, often issuing verbal warnings and then promptly suspending the employees. Is this aggressive action considered compliant with employment laws?
A: The answer to your question depends heavily upon company policy. We will assume that the employees at issue are not terminated, but merely suspended either as a disciplinary measure or pending the outcome of an investigation into their conduct, pursuant to the employer’s written, established disciplinary policy.
