S.C. Code Regs. § 19-717.01

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 19-717.01 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY

A. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) shall develop a progressive discipline model policy to assist an agency in its policy development. The Office of Human Resources must review and approve each agency's progressive discipline policy.

B. Each agency shall develop a progressive discipline policy and establish procedures that will ensure timely and equitable treatment of employees' behavioral deficiencies and breaches of conduct.

C. Whenever possible, coaching and counseling should precede any disciplinary action.

D. Each agency's progressive discipline policy should provide for the following types of disciplinary actions:

1. Oral Reprimand

2. Written Reprimand

3. Suspension

4. Termination

An agency may also use reassignments, reclassifications, unclassified State title changes, and demotions as types of disciplinary actions.

E. All suspensions shall be without pay.

S.C. Code Regs. 19-717.01

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.