Progressive disciplinary systems usually include a range of disciplinary measures, including:
oral and
written warnings
probation
suspension
with or without pay
disciplinary
pay cuts
demotion
or reassignment
final warning
discharge
Documentation is very important for use in justifying a personnel action and defending against claims and lawsuits
the employee
should get a copy, and a copy should go into the personnel file
have the
employee or a witness sign the warning
the warning should clearly let the employee know what the next step will be if the problem continues