I gave written warnings to two separate employees for the same reason. One employee signed it.
Other employee got MAD and refused to sign it (was screaming "I am not going to sign anything" with an attitude). I told him/her that it is the procedure and that employee still refused to sign it, punched out on the time machine(was getting off ~5 min later) and left in rush. I asked if he/she was going to show up on Monday (as per his/her normal schedule) and no answer.
Now I dont know if that employee will show up. Its just a warning and you were clearly in fault. Just acknowledge it and go on with work/life. It wasn't like you were going to get fired or anything. Warning was being given so that you would take this mistake seriously and would not repeat it again.
Now, that employee has 2 warnings on his/her records...one original and one for insubordination (but I dont know if he/she will ever come back)... I guess its time to hire/train a new person now (and I hate training
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EDIT: (Complete Story)
I own couple of Franchises. The warnings were for not wearing proper uniform. Uniform policy is pasted on Wall where employees can clearly see and they are always informed about it when they are hired. I wasnt taking uniforms seriously uptill starting of this year and would just give verbal warnings to them (but employees as they are...would ignore my verbal warnings).
So few months ago (IIRC, in March 08), I told everyone that I will be taking uniforms very strictly and will be giving written warnings. Immediately, everyone started coming in full proper uniform. Today, when I walked in, two employees were not in proper uniform, so both got their first warnings...and rest is already told.
Oh..i am the owner.
EDIT 2: Warning looks like this:
Employee Name ____
Date of Counseling _____
Date/Time of Violation: ___
Nature of Violation: ___
Employer's Remarks:____
____
Corrective Action:___
____
Employee remarks:
The absence of any statement on the part of the employee indicates his/her agreement with the report as stated.
____
____
I have entered my version of the matter above. I have read this "warning" and understand it. The above will be made a part of my record, as of this date.
Employee Signature___ Date: __
Owner Signature)___ Date___
UPDATE:
Monday (8/4/08): No Call, No Show by the employee.
Other employee got MAD and refused to sign it (was screaming "I am not going to sign anything" with an attitude). I told him/her that it is the procedure and that employee still refused to sign it, punched out on the time machine(was getting off ~5 min later) and left in rush. I asked if he/she was going to show up on Monday (as per his/her normal schedule) and no answer.
Now I dont know if that employee will show up. Its just a warning and you were clearly in fault. Just acknowledge it and go on with work/life. It wasn't like you were going to get fired or anything. Warning was being given so that you would take this mistake seriously and would not repeat it again.
Now, that employee has 2 warnings on his/her records...one original and one for insubordination (but I dont know if he/she will ever come back)... I guess its time to hire/train a new person now (and I hate training
)EDIT: (Complete Story)
I own couple of Franchises. The warnings were for not wearing proper uniform. Uniform policy is pasted on Wall where employees can clearly see and they are always informed about it when they are hired. I wasnt taking uniforms seriously uptill starting of this year and would just give verbal warnings to them (but employees as they are...would ignore my verbal warnings).
So few months ago (IIRC, in March 08), I told everyone that I will be taking uniforms very strictly and will be giving written warnings. Immediately, everyone started coming in full proper uniform. Today, when I walked in, two employees were not in proper uniform, so both got their first warnings...and rest is already told.
Oh..i am the owner.
EDIT 2: Warning looks like this:
Employee Name ____
Date of Counseling _____
Date/Time of Violation: ___
Nature of Violation: ___
Employer's Remarks:____
____
Corrective Action:___
____
Employee remarks:
The absence of any statement on the part of the employee indicates his/her agreement with the report as stated.
____
____
I have entered my version of the matter above. I have read this "warning" and understand it. The above will be made a part of my record, as of this date.
Employee Signature___ Date: __
Owner Signature)___ Date___
UPDATE:
Monday (8/4/08): No Call, No Show by the employee.
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