If an employee receives a Level 1 or Level 2 written reprimand, what are they not entitled to?

When an employee receives a Level 1 or Level 2 written reprimand, they typically do not have the right to a Disciplinary Hearing Board as part of their recourse. It is important to understand that the disciplinary process often includes different levels of response based on the severity of the misconduct.

A Level 1 or Level 2 reprimand usually represents a lower level of disciplinary action compared to more severe disciplinary measures. Therefore, these actions typically do not warrant a full hearing before a board, which is reserved for more serious disciplinary actions where the implications for the employee’s career are significant.

In contrast, employees may still have access to a disciplinary appeal process, depending on the specific policies of the organization, and they certainly should receive a performance review as part of their overall work evaluation. A written warning is typically what precedes a Level 1 or Level 2 reprimand, but since the reprimand indicates a formal acknowledgment of a problem, it does not negate their prior written warning status or any further corrective actions that may be outlined.