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Occasionally, situations arise in the workplace where it is necessary to discipline an employee. This usually occurs when the employee’s conduct adversely affects the efficiency or operation of the workplace or the work environment.
Conduct problems typically involve failure to comply with written or unwritten rules of the workplace, such as coming to work on time, following orders, being productive, communicating with customers or coworkers, or using company equipment.
When an employee’s performance or conduct is not adequate, it is sometimes necessary to administer disciplinary action. Such action can be wide-ranging, and may vary depending on the severity of the misconduct.
If you’ve faced a similar situation in the past, how you responded then should weigh into your consideration.