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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