R477-10-2. Performance Improvement

  When an employee's performance does not meet established standards due to failure to maintain skills, incompetence, or inefficiency, and after consulting with DHRM, agency management may place an employee on an appropriate and documented performance improvement plan in accordance with the following rules:

  (1) The supervisor shall discuss the substandard performance with the employee and determine appropriate action.

  (2) Performance improvement plans shall identify or provide for:

  (a) a designated period of time for improvement;

  (b) an opportunity for remediation;

  (c) performance expectations;

  (d) closer supervision to include regular feedback of the employee's progress;

  (e) notice of disciplinary action for failure to improve; and,

  (f) a written performance evaluation at the conclusion of the performance improvement plan.

  (3) An employee shall have the right to submit written comment to accompany the performance improvement plan.

  (4) Performance improvement plans may also identify or provide for the following based on the nature of the performance issue:

  (a) training;

  (b) reassignment;

  (c) use of appropriate leave;

  (5) Following successful completion of a performance improvement plan, the supervisor shall notify the employee of disciplinary consequences for a recurrence of the deficient work performance.