Offenses and Corresponding Disciplinary Actions
A. Attendance, Punctuality, And Work Hours
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Unexcused Tardiness of five (5) times or more(beyond grace period) which constitute habitual tardiness within one (1) month period. | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
2 | Habitual Absenteeism and tardiness. This constitutes gross and habitual neglect of duty. | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
3 | Absence Without Leave (AWOL – 1 day) | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
4 | AWOL (3 or more consecutive days) | Major | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — | — |
5 | Leaving work assignment without permission | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
6 | Unauthorized extension of breaks or lunch hours | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
7 | Failure to log in or out (Timekeeping Violation) | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
8 | Failure to wear Company ID | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
9 | Failure to wear Company uniform | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
10 | Violation to Dress Code Policy | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
B. Pilferage, Theft, And Property Misuse
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Misuse or unauthorized removal of company equipment, tools, or supplies | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
2 | Pilferage (unauthorized taking of company or client property, regardless of value) | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
3 | Theft or attempted theft (company/client property, employee belongings) | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
4 | Unauthorized possession of company property | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
5 | Tampering with warehouse inventory records | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
C. Work Performance And Operational Violations
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Receiving two (2) successive unsatisfactory Employee Performance Appraisal (EPA) | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
2 | Failure to meet productivity standards | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
3 | Poor quality of work due to negligence | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
4 | Negligence of duty Willful or intent to disregard one’s duties | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
5 | Negligence resulting to financial loss of the company – Not greater than PhP 10,000 | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
6 | Negligence resulting to financial loss of the company – Greater than PhP 10,000 | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
7 | Negligence resulting to client complaints and financial loss of the company | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
8 | Negligence resulting in loss or damage to company property | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
9 | Wasting company resources (excessive use of materials, or utilities) | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
10 | Loitering during work time. | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
11 | Unauthorized use of company vehicles/equipment | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
12 | Falsification of documents, receipts, or logs. | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
13 | Abandonment of Work or Duties | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
D. Safety, Security, And Facility Regulations
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Failure to wear required PPE (safety gear, gloves, boots, helmets) | Minor | Friendly Reminder | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination |
2 | Operating machinery/equipment without authorization | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
3 | Violation of safety protocols | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
4 | Blocking emergency exits or fire extinguishers | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
5 | Smoking or using open flames in restricted areas | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
6 | Possession of dangerous weapons or explosives | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
7 | Bringing unauthorized persons into restricted warehouse areas | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
E. Workplace Behavior And Professionalism
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Having sexual relations outside of marriage under scandalous circumstances or in a way affecting the company | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
2 | Making or initiating sexual or malicious advances against a co-employee or client | Grave | Termination+Legal Action | — | — | — |
3 | Insubordination (Refusal to follow lawful instructions) | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
4 | Harassment, bullying, or workplace violence (Verbal or Physical) | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
5 | Using profane, offensive, or threatening language | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
6 | Concealing or failing to report violations stated in company handbook | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
7 | Sleeping during work hours | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
8 | Disrespectful behavior towards supervisors or colleagues | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
9 | Disorderly conduct (shouting, horseplay, causing disturbances) | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
10 | Fighting or engaging in physical altercations | Grave | Termination+Legal Action | — | — | — |
F. Data Privacy, Confidentiality, And Document Fraud
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Unauthorized disclosure of confidential company data | Grave | Termination+Legal Action | — | — | — |
2 | Betrayal of trust by sharing confidential information (e.g., financial records, client data) | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
3 | Tampering or falsification of time records, medical certificates, receipts, or official documents | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
4 | Providing false information during hiring or disciplinary procedures | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
5 | Unauthorized access to company systems or confidential documents | Grave | Termination+Legal Action | — | — | — |
G. Alcohol, Drugs, And Prohibited Items
Offense | Type | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | |
1 | Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs | Major | Written Warning | 5 Day Suspension | Termination | — |
2 | Reporting to work under the influence of drugs or illegal substance | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
3 | Possession of illegal drugs or alcohol within company premises | Grave | Termination | — | — | — |
4 | Bringing weapons, explosives, or hazardous materials without authorization | Grave | Termination+Legal Action | — | — | — |