PAP.17.11.010 Grounds for Disciplinary Action

BFGC reserves the right to discipline and/or terminate any employee who violates company policies, practices or rules of conduct. Poor performance and misconduct are also grounds for discipline or termination.

(a) The following actions are unacceptable and considered grounds for disciplinary action. This list is not comprehensive; rather, it is meant merely as an example of the types of conduct that the company does not tolerate. These actions include, but are not limited to:

(1) Engaging in acts of discrimination or harassment in the workplace;

(2) Possessing, distributing or being under the influence of illicit controlled substances;

(3) Being under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol at work, on BFGC premises, or while engaged in company business.

(4) Unauthorized use of BFGC property or equipment;

(5) Damage, destruction or theft of BFGC property, equipment or devices;

(6) Removing BFGC property without prior authorization or disseminating BFGC information without authorization;

(7) Falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of information; documents or records;

(8) Lying;

(9) Insubordination or refusal to comply with directives;

(10) Failing to adequately perform job responsibilities;

(11) Excessive or unexcused absenteeism or tardiness;

(12) Disclosing confidential or proprietary BFGC information without permission;

(13) Illegal or violent activity;

(14) Falsifying injury reports or reasons for leave;

(15) Possessing weapons on premises;

(16) Disregard for safety and security procedures;

(17) Disparaging or disrespecting supervisors and/or co-workers; and

(18) Any other action or conduct that is inconsistent with BFGC policies, procedures, standards or expectations.