SUBJECT: Recommendation for 5-day Suspension for Doyle Johnson
Doyle Johnson has been an Adult Protective and Community Supervisors (APCS) with our Division since May 1, 2012. Mr. Johnson has, at times, made bad choices in his approach and wording he has used with staff and the public. Doyle has had numerous OHR investigations, as of his conduct towards his staff.
On February 10, 2014, it was brought to management attention that Mr. Johnson stated during his staff meeting that “It is hard supervising women. We shouldn’t have to supervise women unless we absolutely have to.” After the investigation was completed by Sandy Lewis, it was determined that Mr. Johnson did make the above statement. Mr. Johnson was presented with a 3-Day Suspension …show more content…
The Department is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from confrontational behavior, violence, and threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and other disruptive behavior.
For the purpose of this policy, the term “confrontational” is defined as behaviors that include, but are not limited to those that: personalize an issue; provoke another employee; are derogatory in nature; bully and/or dehumanize another; escalate an issue (to where disciplinary action or harm occurs); involve personal venting (unburdening feelings in a derogatory or disrespectful manner); or involve lack of courtesy to another.
Other unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to: intimidation through direct, conditional or veiled threats; any form of Electronic Harassment (E-Harassment); physically intimidating others; physical or verbal assault; abusive or bullying behavior such as name calling or obscene language; alcohol, drugs or weapons of any type carried into the workplace by an employee or non-employee; or other similar confrontational behavior.
o Policy 15.3 Workforce Rules and …show more content…
Employees shall approach their duties with a positive attitude and constructively support open communication, dedication and compassion.
Employees shall approach their duties with courtesy toward clients, co-workers, patients, inmates and the general public, recognizing the diverse background, characteristics and beliefs of all those with whom they conduct state business.
Employees shall not display threatening, harassing or intimidating behavior or language with those with whom they are conducting their business. Confrontational behavior, harassment, and discrimination are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Displaying such behavior may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Further guidance can be found in policies 11.16 (Workplace Protection and Conduct), 12.3 (Sexual and Other Harassment), 12.4 (Discrimination), and 10.4 (Disciplinary Action).
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Doyle Johnson has been an Adult Protective and Community Supervisors (APCS) with our Division since May 1, 2012. Mr. Johnson has, at times, made bad choices in his approach and wording he has used with staff and the public. Doyle has had numerous OHR investigations, as of his conduct towards his staff.
On February 10, 2014, it was brought to management attention that Mr. Johnson stated during his staff meeting that “It is hard supervising women. We shouldn’t have to supervise women unless we absolutely have to.” After the investigation was completed by Sandy Lewis, it was determined that Mr. Johnson did make the above statement. Mr. Johnson was presented with a 3-Day Suspension …show more content…
The Department is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from confrontational behavior, violence, and threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and other disruptive behavior.
For the purpose of this policy, the term “confrontational” is defined as behaviors that include, but are not limited to those that: personalize an issue; provoke another employee; are derogatory in nature; bully and/or dehumanize another; escalate an issue (to where disciplinary action or harm occurs); involve personal venting (unburdening feelings in a derogatory or disrespectful manner); or involve lack of courtesy to another.
Other unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to: intimidation through direct, conditional or veiled threats; any form of Electronic Harassment (E-Harassment); physically intimidating others; physical or verbal assault; abusive or bullying behavior such as name calling or obscene language; alcohol, drugs or weapons of any type carried into the workplace by an employee or non-employee; or other similar confrontational behavior.
o Policy 15.3 Workforce Rules and …show more content…
Employees shall approach their duties with a positive attitude and constructively support open communication, dedication and compassion.
Employees shall approach their duties with courtesy toward clients, co-workers, patients, inmates and the general public, recognizing the diverse background, characteristics and beliefs of all those with whom they conduct state business.
Employees shall not display threatening, harassing or intimidating behavior or language with those with whom they are conducting their business. Confrontational behavior, harassment, and discrimination are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Displaying such behavior may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Further guidance can be found in policies 11.16 (Workplace Protection and Conduct), 12.3 (Sexual and Other Harassment), 12.4 (Discrimination), and 10.4 (Disciplinary Action).
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