Discipline or Infraction Cases
Discipline or Infraction Cases
Cases
Ella N. Batusin
BA 301 F 2:00-3:00pm MWF
Discipline
- is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which
involves obeying particular rules or standards.
Infraction Cases
- infractions (sometimes called violations) are petty offenses that are
typically punishable by fines, but not jail time.
1. Against Person
The term “crimes against the person” refers to a broad array of
criminal offenses which usually involve bodily harm, the threat of bodily
harm, or other actions committed against the will of an individual
Examples: Physical injury, Assault, Homicide and Murder
2. Against Property
Crime against property means a crime that destroys or deprives an
owner of property against the owner's will.
Examples: Misuse of property, Damage of property, Theft and robbery,
Negligence in the use of property.
3. Orderliness and Good Conduct
Without orderliness and discipline no organization can maintain high
standard of productivity, reputation or image. The orderliness and
discipline cannot be achieved if the employees get through the following
violations :
Fighting/quarreling, Violation of rules, Discourtesy/disrespect,
Intoxications while at work, Possession of drugs/narcotic alcoholic drinks,
illegal strike, Strike violations/sabotage, Failure to cooperate in
investigations, Hygiene, Safety, Union activity, Moonlighting, Department,
Financial interest, Unauthorized outside work, Personal affairs,
Disorderliness, horseplay, and use of foul language
4. Attendance and Punctuality
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of employees in
the workplace. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time
and prepared to start working.
The following are common examples of violations:
- Time keeping violations, Absenteeism, Tardiness and AWOL (absent without
leave).
5. Morality
Morality refers to the set of standards that enable people to live cooperatively
in groups. Its what societies determine to be “right” and “acceptable.”
Sexual harassment and all of sexual violence are examples of harmful,
immoral, and unethical in a workplace. Republic Act No. 7877, or the Anti-
Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, is the governing law for work, education or
training-related sexual harassment.
6. Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest at work arises when a situation that benefits an
employee also affects your company. And employees are bound through
your company's code of conduct to act in the interests of their employer
and not for their own personal gain.
Example: Sharing confidential information about your employer with a
competitor
7. Nonperformance
Unsatisfactory work performance, that is, a failure to perform the duties
of the position or to perform them to the standard required; non-compliance
with workplace policies, rules or procedures; unacceptable behavior in the
workplace; and disruptive or negative behavior that impacts on co-workers.
Examples: Insubordination, Negligence of duty, Inefficiency, Malingering,
Carelessness and Poor quality.
8. Honesty/Integrity
Integrity involves honesty and moral and ethical principles. Being
honest and having integrity will help you in building a better relationship
with your coworkers. It is very important that you follow ethical standards
and moral values in your workplace. People with integrity are considered
trustworthy. However, the lack of integrity leads to distrust and below are
some of the violations that employees have done in a workplace.
Examples: Falsify/Falsification, Fraud, Dishonesty, Breach of trust,
Unfaithfulness, Loss of confidence, Usurious transaction, Disclosure of
information, Disloyalty and Nonpayment of Debt.