Offenses and Corresponding Disciplinary Actions

A. Attendance, Punctuality, And Work Hours

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Unexcused Tardiness of five (5) times or more(beyond grace period) which constitute habitual tardiness within one (1) month period.MinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Habitual Absenteeism and tardiness. This constitutes gross and habitual neglect of duty.MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
3Absence Without Leave (AWOL – 1 day)MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
4AWOL (3 or more consecutive days)Major5 Day SuspensionTermination
5Leaving work assignment without permissionMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
6Unauthorized extension of breaks or lunch hoursMinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
7Failure to log in or out (Timekeeping Violation)MinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
8Failure to wear Company IDMinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
9Failure to wear Company uniformMinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
10Violation to Dress Code PolicyMinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination

B. Pilferage, Theft, And Property Misuse

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Misuse or unauthorized removal of company equipment, tools, or suppliesMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Pilferage (unauthorized taking of company or client property, regardless of value)GraveTermination
3Theft or attempted theft (company/client property, employee belongings)GraveTermination
4Unauthorized possession of company propertyGraveTermination
5Tampering with warehouse inventory recordsGraveTermination

C. Work Performance And Operational Violations

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Receiving two (2) successive unsatisfactory Employee Performance Appraisal (EPA)MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Failure to meet productivity standardsMinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
3Poor quality of work due to negligenceMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
4Negligence of duty

Willful or intent to disregard one’s duties
MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
5Negligence resulting to financial loss of the company – Not greater than PhP 10,000MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
6Negligence resulting to financial loss of the company – Greater than PhP 10,000GraveTermination
7Negligence resulting to client complaints and financial loss of the companyGraveTermination
8Negligence resulting in loss or damage to company propertyMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
9Wasting company resources (excessive use of materials, or utilities)MinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
10Loitering during work time.MinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
11Unauthorized use of company vehicles/equipmentMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
12Falsification of documents, receipts, or logs.GraveTermination
13Abandonment of Work or DutiesGraveTermination

D. Safety, Security, And Facility Regulations

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Failure to wear required PPE (safety gear, gloves, boots, helmets)MinorFriendly ReminderWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Operating machinery/equipment without authorizationMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
3Violation of safety protocolsMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
4Blocking emergency exits or fire extinguishersMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
5Smoking or using open flames in restricted areasGraveTermination
6Possession of dangerous weapons or explosivesGraveTermination
7Bringing unauthorized persons into restricted warehouse areasMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination

E. Workplace Behavior And Professionalism

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Having sexual relations outside of marriage under scandalous circumstances or in a way affecting the companyMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Making or initiating sexual or malicious advances against a co-employee or clientGraveTermination+Legal Action
3Insubordination (Refusal to follow lawful instructions)MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
4Harassment, bullying, or workplace violence (Verbal or Physical)MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
5Using profane, offensive, or threatening languageMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
6Concealing or failing to report violations stated in company handbookMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
7Sleeping during work hoursMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
8Disrespectful behavior towards supervisors or colleaguesMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
9Disorderly conduct (shouting, horseplay, causing disturbances)MajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
10Fighting or engaging in physical altercationsGraveTermination+Legal Action

F. Data Privacy, Confidentiality, And Document Fraud

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Unauthorized disclosure of confidential company dataGraveTermination+Legal Action
2Betrayal of trust by sharing confidential information (e.g., financial records, client data)GraveTermination
3Tampering or falsification of time records, medical certificates, receipts, or official documentsGraveTermination
4Providing false information during hiring or disciplinary proceduresGraveTermination
5Unauthorized access to company systems or confidential documentsGraveTermination+Legal Action

G. Alcohol, Drugs, And Prohibited Items

OffenseType1st Offense2nd Offense3rd Offense4th Offense
1Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or drugsMajorWritten Warning5 Day SuspensionTermination
2Reporting to work under the influence of drugs or illegal substanceGraveTermination
3Possession of illegal drugs or alcohol within company premisesGraveTermination
4Bringing weapons, explosives, or hazardous materials without authorizationGraveTermination+Legal Action

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