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When can an employer discipline an employee? |
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If the employment is "at will" employment, the employer can discipline or discharge an employee for poor work performance or for any other reason provided the employer's action is not discriminatory or based on illegal grounds. Employment manuals often provide procedures for imposing discipline or discharge, and the employer is generally obligated to follow the procedures set forth in the manual. An employee under contract cannot be disciplined or terminated except in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Employees who are members of labor unions or work for the government may not be disciplined or terminated without compliance with the applicable terms of the collective bargaining agreement, or applicable civil service policy and rules.
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