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A verbal counseling may be used to discuss performance or behavior issues, and to clarify organization work standards and job expectations. The discussion may be documented and kept in the employee’s Human Resources file A written warning may occur when the performance or behavior issues are more significant than would be handled with a verbal counseling, or if a prior verbal counseling has not had the desired effect on the employee’s performance or behavior. The written warning formalizes the counseling discussion, identifying specific problems or deficiencies, and outlining a corrective action plan, outcomes, and time limits. Written warnings are kept in the employee Human Resource files A suspension with or without pay, and final warning, may occur when the performance or behavior issues are more significant than would be handled with a written warning or if a prior written warning has not had the desired effect on the employee’s performance or behavior. Immediate improvement is required or additional disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment may occur. Documentation regarding suspensions will be kept in the employee Human Resource files Termination of employment may occur for serious violations of organization policies or guidelines and/or applicable laws or regulations, or for continued poor performance or behavior. Documentation regarding the termination will be kept in employee Human Resource files
Sexual and Other Harassment is Prohibited Sun River Health is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each employee has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, Sun River Health expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. Sun River Health provides and requires completion of annual training on this topic. It is the policy of Sun River Health to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on all protected characteristics under the law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, and status as a covered veteran. Sun River Health is committed to maintaining a workplace free of harassment, and to taking action to end such behavior if it occurs. Employees are responsible for respecting the rights of Sun River Health’s employees, volunteers, students, patients, and family members by refraining from harassing conduct and for promptly reporting actual or potential violations of this policy.
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