Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 76
APPENDIX E:
CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE
Employees must perform their duties well and conduct themselves at work in a professional
manner in order to promote orderly and efficient operation and to promote a pleasant work
environment and community. The following conduct is prohibited and will not be tolerated by the
City. This list is for illustration purposes only. Other types of conduct that may jeopardize the
personal safety, security, welfare or efficiency of the City or its employees or citizens, may also be
prohibited.
In the event of an employee's unsatisfactory job performance or misconduct, efforts may be made
to resolve the problem in discussions between the employee and his or her supervisor. In the City’s
sole discretion, written warnings, suspension, performance improvement plans, or immediate
dismissal may result. The City retains the sole right and discretion to evaluate employee conduct
and performance and to determine any action it will take.
The following section discusses some aspects of performance and personal conduct. This
discussion does not include all reasons that would justify an employment action but simply
provides some examples.
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Unsatisfactory job performance.
Unauthorized or repeated absences, tardiness, leaving early, or failure
to properly report absences or provide information requested to support the
reasons for the absence or tardiness.
Unauthorized time away from work area.
Failure to meet established quality standards.
Performing personal work during work hours.
Failure to meet housekeeping responsibilities.
Violation of policy against harassment or discrimination.
Failure to use safety precautions.
Lack of attention to or neglect of job responsibilities.
Failure to follow prescribed job work procedures.
Failure to notify supervisor of absence before the start of the shift.
Failure to follow supervisor’s instructions, or any insubordinate comments or
actions.
Reporting to work intoxicated or when ability is impaired by use of alcohol or
drugs, including prescribed drug.
Failure to work in a cooperative and productive fashion.
Dishonesty in any form, including a lack of candor.
Lack of cooperation in any workplace investigation, including providing a
written statement if asked.
Failure to follow rules, guidelines, policies, or procedures.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 76 – March 2023
