How to Build a Progressive Discipline Policy That Protects Your Company

Progressive discipline is not just a fairness practice. It is your primary legal defense against wrongful termination claims.

Most wrongful termination claims succeed not because the termination was wrong, but because the employer cannot show a documented record of the performance problem. A progressive discipline process solves that.

What progressive discipline is and what it is not

The standard progressive discipline steps

The documentation requirement that most employers miss

Consistency is more important than perfection