Section 6-B1610. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

1610.1The District strives to employ highly qualified and motivated individuals who successfully perform their job duties, without the need for disciplinary action. To this end, the District uses a progressive disciplinary system when an employee’s conduct fails to meet expectations. The District’s progressive system includes the following steps:

(a)Verbal counseling;

(b)Reprimand;

(c)Corrective action; and

(d)Adverse action.

1610.2Every situation is different and in each case management must consider a number of factors when determining an appropriate action to take. This includes, among others, consideration of the seriousness of the situation, the employee’s past disciplinary history, and the employee’s work history. When appropriate, and consistent with §§ 1606 and 1607, management may skip any or all of the progressive steps outlined in § 1610.1.

 

1610.3When a deciding official deviates from the actions outlined in § 1607, he or she shall provide a written justification specifying the reasons for the deviation in the final agency decision, as provided in § 1623.

 

 

authority

Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004 (CYSHA), effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-1501.01 et seq. (2012 Repl.)); Sections 422 (2), (3), and (11) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 790; D.C. Official Code §§ 1-204.22(2), (3), and (11) (2016 Repl.)); Mayor’s Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008; and Mayor’s Order 2012-84, dated June 18, 2012, and with the concurrence of the City Administrator.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 1845 (March 20, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7094 (September 1, 2000); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 1265 (February 5, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 4623 (May 12, 2017).