> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tmdinosaurcenter.org/staff/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tmdinosaurcenter.org/staff/staff-handbook/performance-and-pay/warning-policy.md). # Warning Policy The Montana Dinosaur Center utilizes a warning policy approach dealing with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards. The warning policy process refers to the following actions: 1. A verbal warning accompanied by a signed form acknowledging the warning. 2. A written warning accompanied by a signed form acknowledging the warning. 3. Termination from The Montana Dinosaur Center. These steps are usually taken in sequence when an employee exhibits behavior or performance issues. However, depending on the situation, any step may be repeated, omitted, or taken out of sequence. The Montana Dinosaur Center reserves the right to effect immediate termination should the situation be warranted. Each case is considered on an individual basis. In the case of serious misconduct, an employee may be suspended and/or terminated on the first offense. ### Serious workplace misconduct includes, but is not limited to: * Theft * Fighting, engaging in threats of violence or violence, use of vulgar or abusive language, horseplay, practical jokes or other disorderly conduct that may endanger others or damage property * Behavior/language of a threatening, abusive, or inappropriate nature * Misuse, damage to, or loss of Company property * Unauthorized use or possession of property that belongs to the Company, a coworker, or of the public * Falsification, alteration, or improper handling of Company-related records * Unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company's confidential information * Unauthorized possession or concealment of weapons * Misuse of the Company’s electronic information systems * Possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, or working under the influence of non-prescribed or illegal drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants. * Dishonesty * Possession or control of illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, or other dangerous or unauthorized materials * Sexual or other illegal harassment or discrimination * Violation of any Company policy. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.tmdinosaurcenter.org/staff/staff-handbook/performance-and-pay/warning-policy.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.