Disciplinary probation is a disciplinary status that can apply to students at a higher educational institution [1] or to employees in the workplace. [2] For employees, it can result from both poor performance at work or from misconduct. [2] For students, it results from misconduct alone, with poor academic performance instead resulting in scholastic probation. [1]
For a student, disciplinary probation means that the student is on formal notice, and subject to special rules and regulations. [1] [3] The violation of these rules may lead to more severe forms of discipline, such as suspension, dismissal, and expulsion. [3]
For employees, disciplinary probation is one common step in a scheme of progressive discipline. It is a common replacement, in non-unionized workplaces, for the progressive disciplinary step of suspension without pay. A usual period for such probation is 90 days. [4] Some companies may place permanent employees on probationary status, particularly if their performance is below a set standard or for disciplinary reasons. In this instance, the employee is usually given a period of time to either improve their performance or modify their behavior before more severe measures are taken.
Disciplinary probation is a disciplinary status that can apply to students at a higher educational institution [1] or to employees in the workplace. [2] For employees, it can result from both poor performance at work or from misconduct. [2] For students, it results from misconduct alone, with poor academic performance instead resulting in scholastic probation. [1]
For a student, disciplinary probation means that the student is on formal notice, and subject to special rules and regulations. [1] [3] The violation of these rules may lead to more severe forms of discipline, such as suspension, dismissal, and expulsion. [3]
For employees, disciplinary probation is one common step in a scheme of progressive discipline. It is a common replacement, in non-unionized workplaces, for the progressive disciplinary step of suspension without pay. A usual period for such probation is 90 days. [4] Some companies may place permanent employees on probationary status, particularly if their performance is below a set standard or for disciplinary reasons. In this instance, the employee is usually given a period of time to either improve their performance or modify their behavior before more severe measures are taken.